Slice 'n' Bake Lemon Gems

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup nonpareils
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Beat in lemon peel.

3. 3

   Combine flour and cornstarch, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

5. 5

   Shape into a 1 3/4 inch diameter roll; roll in nonpareils.

6. 6

   Wrap in plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.

8. 8

   Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

9. 9

   Bake at 375* for 9 to 11 minutes or until set and edges are slightly browned.

10. 10

    Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

11. 11

    In a small bowl combine icing ingredients (1 cup confectioners sugar, 2 T. lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel).

12. 12

    Spread over cookies.

13. 13

    Refrigeration time; about 4 hours.

14. 14

    ENJOY!