LEMON MELTAWAY COOKIES | DIY for Beginners

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LEMON MELTAWAYS that literally melts-in-your-mouth with every bite!! Excellent for the LEMON COOKIE lovers!! Recipe below... 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice FROSTING: 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2-3 drops yellow food coloring, optional 1. Beat together 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar until well blended. Beat in lemon juice. 2. In a small bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; Gradually beat into butter mixture. 3. Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8-inch long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2-inches apart on uncreased or parchment lined baking sheets. 5. Bake 8-12 minutes or until firm. Remove from baking pans onto wire racks to cool completely. 6. For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice and food coloring, if desired. Spread over cookies. TIPS: Store in airtight container, in the refrigerator, up to 4 days. ~~~ENJOY your LEMON MELTAWAY COOKIES~~~ JOIN ME ON... Instagram: https://instagram.com/Foods101withDeronda Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/ddsdsd Twitter: http://twitter.com/AskDeronda Deronda's channel offers many different foods that are easy and simple to make, yet delicious to eat...Appetizers, Main Dishes, Desserts, Snacks, Breads, Tips, and much more from start to finish!! An inspirational channel for the CHEF in all of us. Made with LOVE :) http://youtube.com/user/Foods101withDeronda Music by...Kevin MacLeon (http://incompetech.com) #food #cookie #lemon #recipe #homemade