LEMON LOVER'S COOKIES

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This light cookie will melt in your mouth. They're sure to be a hit wherever you serve them-mine always are!-Virginia Dillard, Whitmire, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield About 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
LEMON FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional grated lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour, cornstarch and lemon zest; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into a 1-1/2-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 350° until edges are golden brown,10-12 minutes. Gently remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with additional lemon zest if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Habibur Rahaman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are everything I've been looking for.


Itz Fropps
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These cookies are delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Pule Motholi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out at all. They were flat and flavorless.


Min Ayer
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any lemon lover. They're sure to put a smile on their face.


Adeosun Oluwasegun
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so pretty and delicate.


Ziaur Rehman
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I'm always looking for new lemon recipes and these cookies definitely fit the bill. They're so refreshing and flavorful.


Ali Mola
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These cookies are way too easy to eat! I can't stop popping them in my mouth.


Rice Sheikh
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture. They were a little dry and crumbly.


Md Refatullislam
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Shelley Kelly
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were really good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Mahonet Hogues
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Oluwayemisi john
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, picnics, and even just for a snack. They're always a hit.


Khan Kakar {kakar}
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the cookies always turn out great.


Elliott Gonzalez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They're a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Mr Rauf
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These cookies are so delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the texture is soft and chewy.


Michael Folorunso
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Talbi Abdelbasset
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These cookies were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the lemon flavor.


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