Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways
Adria Higginson

Cookies:

1 ¼ c. flour
½ c. cornstarch
1/3 c powdered sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 Tbs. lemon juice

Frosting:

¾ c. powdered sugar
¼ c. butter, softened
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. lemon juice

In a large mixer bowl combine all cookie ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2-3 mins.) Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 8x1-inch roll. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (1-2 hrs). Preheat oven to 350. With sharp knife, cut each half into ¼ -inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 8-12 mins. or until set. (Cookies will not brown). Cool completely. In small mixer bowl combine all frosting ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy (1-2-mins.). Frost cooled cookies. Makes 4 dozen small cookies.