Lemon Meltaways

Directions

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lay parchment paper onto a rimmed cookie sheet.

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• 2

  In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.

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• 3

  Sift in the cornstarch and salt, combining again until smooth. Add in the lemonade.

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• 4

  Lastly, sift in the flour until a soft dough forms.

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• 5

  Scoop out a rounded spoon full using a cookie scoop or rolling into a ball with your hands and place the cookies a couple of inches apart on the parchment paper. Take the bottom of a glass cup and press down on each cookie until slightly flattened.

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• 6

  Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, then allow them to cool slightly.

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• 7

  In a bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and lemonade; until you have a slightly thin consistency.

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• 8

  Using a spoon put a dollop of icing on to the center and top with additional lemon zest if desired.

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• 9

  Store the cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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