Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting

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Super important: only use butter in this recipe....no margarine! that is what makes this recipe work. for the lemon dessert lovers out there. like a lemon shortbread cookie. Prep and cook time does not include the 6 hours of chilling time! Cook time depends on the size of your oven and cookie sheets. each cookie sheet cooks for 12 minutes.

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Steps

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Cookies:.

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Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy.

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Gradually add powdered sugar , beating well.

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Combine the flour and cornstarch.

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Gradually add to the butter mixture , beating well.

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Shape the dough into 2 six-inch logs , and wrap in wax paper dusted with powdered sugar.

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Chill at least 6 hours.

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Unwrap the dough.

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Cut each log into 18 slices , and place the slices 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

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Remove cookies to a wire rack , and let cool completely.

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Spread cool cookies with the lemon frosting.

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Lemon frosting:.

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Beat the butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy.

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Gradually add the powdered sugar , beating until blended.

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Add the lemon juice , beating until spreading consistency.

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Stir in the lemon rind.

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Ingredients

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butter, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, lemon rind