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Lemon Meltaways

By: Susan Lewis  
"These frosted lemon cookies are a delicious refrigerator cookie, and they are quick and easy to make."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
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  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 62 | Total Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by KGAVEL 
I have made these three times now. The first time I followed the recipe and thought "I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by STREETANGEL 
These were TERRIBLE!!!!!!! They break into a miilion pieces when taken off the cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2003 by VRICKARD 
I did not like this recipe. My kids would not even eat them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by ASHLEY_S 
These are among my family's favorite cookies. They taste best when made with organic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by DEEDLEV 
Easy, and a good cookie for christmas. Espcially since it is different than all of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JRDAIL 
If I made these again, I would double or triple the cookie size (make log 2 or 3" rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MABOWMAN 
Absolutely delicious cookie, melts in your mouth. A great find in the middle of all these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by JLILLY19 
My husband loved them! They were great right out of the oven or right out of the fridge. And,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by REDTOOTSIEPOP 
The taste of the cornstarch is so overbearing I don't know how anyone could really eat these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2004 by BARKINGMAD 
Overall these were a nice cookie. I used lime juice and rind instead of lemon as that is what... MORE

 
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