lemon cookies

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17 Pinches
Ponca City, OK
Updated on Nov 15, 2015

Found this recipe online but have not tried it. Look forward to making and sharing it!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • FROSTING
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

How To Make lemon cookies

  • Step 1
    In large bowl, low speed, beat butter until creamy. Add powder sugar; mix until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest and lemon juice; beat well. Ad flour and cornstarch into butter mixture and mix well until well combined.
  • Step 2
    Divide dough in half and shape each half into 8" x 1" rolls. Wrap each individual roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
  • Step 3
    Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices onto cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Step 4
    Bake 8-12 minutes or until bottoms are light brown, tops should not brown. Remove from oven, carefully remove from baking sheet, cool on wire rack.
  • Step 5
    When cool, spread Lemon Frosting onto top of cookies.
  • Step 6
    Frosting: In medium bowl, combine all until well mixed.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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