Lemon Meltaways

Makes about 5 dozen cookies

3/4 c butter, softened

1/3 c powdered sugar

1 t lemon juice

1 1/4 c flour

1/2 c cornstarch

FROSTING:

1/4 c butter, softened

3/4 c powdered sugar

1 t lemon juice

1 t lemon zest

1-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy; beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape into two 8-inch rolls; wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, lemon juice and zest and food coloring; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.