Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarchFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon lemon juice1 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Preparation
In a bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until blended. Beat in lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into butter mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8-12 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring. Spread over cookies.
