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Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Ingredients

Lemon Glaze:

  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Beat the butter with an electric mixer (paddle if you have one) until creamy. Add in the 1/2 c. powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the lemon zest and the 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Blend on low speed until incorporated, scrap down sides when needed.
  3. In another bowl combine the flour cornstarch and salt. Whisk together. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches to the creamed mixture. Blend on low speed until each addition is incorporated. Place in covered bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small scoop or teaspoon make 1" balls of the dough. Roll with hands until smooth and place two inches apart on baking sheet. You can flatten a little or leave in little balls. Bake about13-15 minutes until starting to brown slightly around edges. Remove from oven, let stand a few minutes and then carefully move to cooling rack.
  5. For glaze mix the 2 cups of powdered sugar and the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and zest and the butter together until smooth. (Use more lemon juice if needed to thin.) Spread the cooled cookes with some glaze and set aside for the glaze to set.
  6. Store cookies in refrigerator or cool place.