lemon gems
This is a lemony cookie that looks great in a holiday cookie tray. I got it from the Taste of Home magazine.
prep time
3 Hr 15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
28 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup colored nonpareils
- LEMON ICING
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
How To Make lemon gems
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Step 1In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon peel.
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Step 2Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Step 3Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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Step 4Shape into 1-3/4 inch diameter roll; roll in non-pareils. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.
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Step 5Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
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Step 6In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; spread over cookies.
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