Lemon Lover's Cookies Recipe

By Spookie

This light cookie will melt in your mouth. They're sure to be a hit wherever you serve them - mine always are!" Virginia Dillard, Whitmire, South Carolina

Ingredients

• LEMON FROSTING:
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• GARNISH:
• Additional grated lemon peel, optional

Details

Servings 40
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour, cornstarch and lemon peel; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into a 1-1/2-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Gently remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice and peel; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with additional lemon peel if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: About 3-1/2 dozen.