Slice 'n' Bake Lemon Gems

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup colored sprinkles
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Recipe

• 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.
• 2 shape into a 1 3/4 inches diameter roll; roll into non-pareils. wrap in plastic wrap. refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.
• 3 unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
• 4 in a small bowl, combine icing ingredients. spread over cookies.