Instructions

  1. Cookies:
  2. Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well.
  3. Combine the flour and cornstarch; gradually add to the butter mixture, beating well. Shape the dough into 2 six-inch logs, and wrap in wax paper dusted with powdered sugar. Chill at least 6 hours.
  4. Unwrap the dough; cut each log into 18 slices, and place the slices 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Remove cookies to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Spread cool cookies with the lemon frosting.
  5. Lemon Frosting:
  6. Beat the butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until blended. Add the lemon juice, beating until spreading consistency; stir in the lemon rind.