Frosted Lemon Cookies

These cookies were made by a lady in a cookie exchange years ago and they've been a holiday favorite ever since. They're the first to go on the entire cookie tray! They are amazing. I'd eat them year-round if they didn't require a little extra prep time with the fresh lemon!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups butter, softened
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 drops yellow food coloring, or as desired (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine butter and sugar for cookies in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in cornstarch. Add flour, lemon juice, and lemon peel; beat on low speed until a soft dough forms. Shape dough into a 2-inch diameter log. Wrap in waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator until firm, 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Remove dough from refrigerator and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 5

While cookies are baking, combine powdered sugar, butter, lemon peel, lemon juice, and food coloring for frosting in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread frosting onto cooled cookies. Let frosting dry completely before storing.