"If Santa's elves grew citrus trees, these sparkling lemony bites would surely be among the branches. Our favorite in a year rich with cookies, these adorable little balls look like nothing found in any store. They melt in your mouth, leaving behind a lovely citric freshness. Roll them in brightly colored sanding sugar to make them twinkle like vintage ornaments...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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White and colored sanding sugars
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened