Lemon Meltaways

By jenncrose

These lemon cookies are so tender that they seem to melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

• **Cookie-
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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• **Frosting-
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

**STEP 1
Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
**STEP 2
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 8x1-inch log. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
**STEP 3
Heat oven to 350°F.
**STEP 4
Cut each log into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-12 minutes or until set. (Cookies will not brown.) Cool completely.
**STEP 5
Combine all frosting ingredients in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.