Lemon Meltaways
These delightful lemon cookies are so easy to make, and they'll melt in your mouth!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel grated
- 1 ¼ tablespoon lemon juice
Glaze
- 1/8 cup butter, melted
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix all the cookie ingredients. Divide dough in half, and roll into logs, making them as smooth and even as possible. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Unwrap, then cut into 1/4 inch-1/2 Inch thick slices and place them 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
- To make the glaze, combine all ingredients and mix well--removing all lumps of powdered sugar with a whisk. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with lemon zest.You'll be able to stack the cookies after about 12 hours--the glaze will harden.
Notes
*Alternate method: If you don't want to chill...Roll the cookies into 1 inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Push the bottom of a glass on top of the cookies to flatten them, then bake as directed. They'll spread just a little more this way, but they're just as yummy!