Lemon Dreams

When I saw this recipe a couple of weeks ago, I knew I had to try it. It combined two of my favorite treats-lemon curd and shortbread. I was not disappointed...these cute little cookies were "dreamy" They are delicate, charming and extremely tasty! The plate is only half full because my family was eating them as fast as I put them out!

LEMON DREAMS

submitted by Melanie

 

Recipe slightly adapted from Your Home Based Mom

 

1 C butter (softened)

 

1/3 C powdered sugar

 

1 tsp. vanilla

 

1 2/3 C flour

Filling:

 

2/3 C sugar

 

1 ½ tsp. cornstarch

 

1 tsp. grated lemon peel

 

¼ tsp. salt1 egg (beaten)

 

1 Tbsp.lemon juice

 

2 Tbsp. water

 

1 Tbsp. butter

 

1 ½ - 2 C powdered sugar (sift first)

Cream butter, powdered sugar, & vanilla. Add flour & mix till smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Roll out with powdered sugar about 1/4” thick.Cut out with 1 ½” cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

For filling:Combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, & salt. Stir in water,egg, lemon juice, and butter. Simmer for2 minutes. Cool. Add powdered sugar. Put a spoonful of filling on one cookie and top with another cookie. Dust with powdered sugar. Makes approx. 1 ½ dozen