Slice 'n' Bake Lemon Gems

By Megameg

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tbsp grated lemon peel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup colored nonpareils
• LEMON-ICING
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

Details

Servings 28

Preparation

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon peel. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Shape into a 1-3/4 inch diameter roll; roll in nonpareils. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients. Spread over cookies.