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Ingredients

¾ cup butter, softened ⅓ 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

Nutrition Info

61.5 calories carbohydrate: 6.5 g cholesterol: 10.2 mg fat: 3.9 g fiber: 0.1 g protein: 0.4 g saturatedFat: 2.4 g servingSize: - sodium: 27.5 mg sugar: 2.7 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before frosting.
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.

4 dozen

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