Lemon Melt Away Cookies
I began a cooking group as one of the Relief Society Interest Groups. RS Interest groups were discontinued, so I just continued meeting on my own with friends. This recipes is from the kitchen of Becky Thompson, shared at my 2010 Cookie Exchange.
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup flour
Mix first two ingredients in bowl until creamy. Mix last two ingredients in separate bowl and then combine with creamed butter mixture. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet and bake at 325 for 15 minutes.
Frosting:
1/4 cup melted butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Rind from 1 lemon
1/4 cup melted butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Rind from 1 lemon
Combine all ingredients and spread on warm cookies.
