SLICE 'N' BAKE LEMON GEMS

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Rolled in colorful sprinkles, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are pretty enough for a party. I make a lot of them for holiday cookie trays. (Complete your cookie tray with Chocolate Pretzel Rings.) -Delores Edgecomb, Atlanta, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup colored sugar or nonpareils
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape into a 7-in.-long roll (about 1-3/4-in. diameter); roll in colored sugar. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are light brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients; spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Asandiswa Maja
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I can't wait to make these lemon gems again!


saqure bryce
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These lemon gems are the best lemon dessert I've ever had.


Zizzy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These lemon gems are a keeper!


Jewel Gomesz
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These lemon gems are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Dragon Ball Z
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I'm so happy I decided to make these lemon gems. They're a new family favorite.


Hhsevheje Roy
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These lemon gems are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


SajidHnssnia SajidHnssnia
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I love the lemon glaze on these gems. It gives them a beautiful shine.


cartoon Hindi
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These lemon gems are the perfect way to end a meal.


Nadia Shahid
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I made these lemon gems for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Mohamed Tanana
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These lemon gems are the best I've ever had.


Habib Md.
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These lemon gems are amazing!


Camden Wilson
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These lemon gems are so delicious! I can't get enough of them.


anal chandra
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I've made these lemon gems several times now, and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Tyler Torres
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These lemon gems are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Amelia Cox
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I love the texture of these lemon gems. They're crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.


Nihal 12
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These lemon gems were so easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.


Ff Master
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon gems were amazing! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Robert Landers
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I made these lemon gems for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


M Tahir
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These lemon gems were a hit! They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was just right, and the glaze gave them a beautiful golden brown color.