"These High Tea Lemon Cookies are what I call my signature cookies. I take them to all my book signing (I tell everyone one they are to bribe their stomachs so they will know how great my book is). This is an old-fashion recipe that is very rich and delicious. If you love lemon, you'll absolutely love these cookies!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups butter
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2/3 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups cornstarch**
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-Lemon Frosting (see recipe below)
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Lemon Frosting:
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1/3 cup butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/3 to 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
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4 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar