lemon meltaways

Name: Lemon Meltaways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 60
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES; 3/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/3 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) cornstarch; FOR THE FROSTING; 1/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel; 1-3 - drops yellow food coloring, optional

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 60 serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For lemon meltaways

FOR THE COOKIES
3/4 c

butter, softened
1/3 c

powdered sugar
1 tsp

lemon juice
1 1/4 c

all purpose flour
1/2 c

cornstarch
FOR THE FROSTING
1/4 c

butter, softened
3/4 c

powdered sugar
1 tsp

lemon juice
1 tsp

grated lemon peel
1-3

drops yellow food coloring, optional

How To Make lemon meltaways

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy; beat in lemon juice. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 8 inch rolls; wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

2
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350F for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel, and food coloring. Frost cooled cookies.
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