Lemon Meltaways

I had lots of lemons to use up so I searched for a cookie recipe.  I came across lemon meltaways.  The reviews on allrecipes were varied but I went ahead and made them anyway.  I thought they were good.  They did crumble too easily but the taste was great and they melted away just like they should.  Apparently I went a little overboard on the yellow food coloring:)

recipe source allrecipes.com

• Ingredients:
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• 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
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• FROSTING:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
2. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.