Lemon Meltaways Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by KGAVEL   view full review
I have made these three times now. The first time I followed the recipe and thought "I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by alt243   view full review
These are my all-time favorite cookie and I've probably made 30+ batches of them over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2011 by goodfood4ursoul   view full review
These are excellent cookies! Tender, melt in your mouth citrusy bursts of flavor that dance...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by STREETANGEL   view full review
These were TERRIBLE!!!!!!! They break into a miilion pieces when taken off the cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2003 by VRICKARD   view full review
I did not like this recipe. My kids would not even eat them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by ASHLEY_S   view full review
These are among my family's favorite cookies. They taste best when made with organic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2011 by *sara*   view full review
I read all the reviews about how hard they were to make because of the crumbling. So when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by jackson   view full review
These are really delicious! No problem with crumbling if you let them sit on the baking sheet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by DEEDLEV   view full review
Easy, and a good cookie for christmas. Espcially since it is different than all of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MABOWMAN   view full review
Absolutely delicious cookie, melts in your mouth. A great find in the middle of all these...

 

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