Slice ‘N’ Bake Lemon Gems

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

1. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Shape into a 7-in.-long roll (about 1-3/4-in. diameter); roll in colored sugar. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
3. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are light brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients; spread over cookies. Let stand until set.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slice-n-bake-lemon-gems/ (may not work)