Shelly's Recipe

LEMON MELTAWAYS

Category: Cookies

Dough:
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel

Icing:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1 tsp fresh lemon juice and grated lemon peel

In large mixing bowl, combine all dough ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well-mixed (2 to 3 minutes).

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into an 8- by 1-inch roll. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm (1 to 2 hours).

Preheat oven to 350. With sharp knife, cut each roll into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until set (cookies will not brown). Cool completely.

In small mixing bowl, combine all icing ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy (1 to 2 minutes). Frost cooled cookies. Makes 4 dozen. NOTE: I double the icing.