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

atsede benti
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These cookies are simply delicious. The lemon flavor is perfect and the texture is amazing.


Evan Douthitt
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're a family favorite.


Rabin Khatri
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're great for parties, bake sales, or just a simple snack.


Muqaddas Rasheed
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I love the crackly tops on these cookies. They're so inviting and add a nice touch of texture.


Shakeel Daad Baloch
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover lemons. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.


Boom Ali
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the chewy texture.


Kritka Basnet
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These cookies are so good! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing.


Nicholas Breaux
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Deborah Amoasi
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These cookies are perfect for lemon lovers. They're bursting with citrus flavor and have a lovely soft texture.


Liaquat Editz
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I added a bit of lemon zest to the batter for an extra boost of lemon flavor. They were a big hit with my family.


Kelley Kosut
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the crackly tops and the chewy interiors.


Rahmat ulllah Mdsiddik
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I was looking for a lemon cookie recipe that wasn't too sweet and these fit the bill. They're tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness.


Krish Booyz
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're soft and chewy with a delicious lemon flavor.


Lilija Stankaitis
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. The balance of sweet and tart was perfect.


Smart Ab
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the bright lemon flavor and the chewy texture. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


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