Holiday Shortbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   In medium bowl combine flour, corn starch and 2/3 Celsius of powdered sugar; set aside.
3. 3
   In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat 2 cups of butter until softened and smooth.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture, 1 1/2 t.
5. 5
   lemon peel and vanilla; beat until well blended.
6. 6
   [Ifnecessary, refrigerate dough 1 hour or until easy to handle.
7. 7
   ]Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
8. 8
   Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Bake about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10. 10
    Remove from oven; cool completely on wire racks.
11. 11
    Store in tightly covered container.
12. 12
    Icing:
13. 13
    In a medium bowl beat together the remaining 1/3 Celsius butte and the remaining 1 t.
14. 14
    lemon peel until butter is softened.
15. 15
    Add remaining 4 Celsius powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
16. 16
    Add lemon juice and beat well.
17. 17
    Decorate cookies with icing.