Slice and Bake Lemon Meltaways

 ( I found this recipe in a magazine years ago.  They have been a family favorite for special occasions, but I always make them for my Christmas trays, they are so pretty and the lemon is sooo good!)

3/4 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel

1 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. cornstarch

1/4 c colored nonpareils

1.  In a small bowl, cream the butter and 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.  (This year I just rolled it in the nonpareils first and then refrigerated it)

2.  Shape into a 1 3/4 inch diameter roll; roll in the nonpareils.  Wrap in plastic wrap.  Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours for until firm.

3.  Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices.  Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 F. for 9 to 11 min. or until set and the edges are lightly browned.  Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

LEMON ICING:

1 c. powder sugar

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

** In small bowl, combine icing ingredients.  Spread over cookies