Lemon Meltaways

Make dough - form into cylinders & chill for a several hours:

In a mixing bowl, cream together:

3/4 cup softened butter

1 cup powdered sugar

2 Tblsp. fresh lemon juice

the zest of 2 lemons

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with batter:

1-3/4 cups flour PLUS 2 extra Tblsp.

2 Tblsp. corn starch

1/4 tsp. coarse salt

After cylinders of dough have been chilled, heat oven to 350°.

Line several baking pans with parchment, slice dough into 1/4" slices and place on sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. This dough does not spread.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges begin to look golden.

Remove from oven, cool slightly, toss cookies GENTLY in powdered sugar to coat. Cool completely, dust with additional powdered sugar.