Lemon Meltaways

Martha Stewart Living Magazine Land O Lakes advertisement recipe

1 ¼ cups flour

½ cup cornstarch

1/3 cup powdered sugar

¾ cup butter, softened

1 tsp grated lemon peel

1 T lemon juice

Frosting

¾ cup powdered sugar

¼ cup butter, softened

1 tsp grated lemon peel

1 tsp lemon juice

In large mixer lwol combine all cookie ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed ( 2 to 3 minutes).

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 8x1 inch roll. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm. (1 to 2 hours).

Heat oven to 350. With sharp knife, cut each half into ¼ inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until set. (Cookies will not brown.) Cool completely.

In small mixer bowl combine all frosting ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy (1 to 2 minutes). Frosted cooled cookies.

Makes 4 dozen cookies