Lemon Meltaways

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(70)

These frosted lemon cookies are a delicious refrigerator cookie, and they are quick and easy to make.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 48 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings

  • ¾ cup butter, softened

  • cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Combine the flour and corn starch, and blend into the lemon mixture to form a soft dough. Divide dough in half, roll each half into a log about 8 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before frosting.

  4. In a small bowl, blend together 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest with an electric mixer until smooth. Frost cookies and allow to dry before serving or storing.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62 Calories
4g Fat
7g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 5mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.