Lemon Dreams

Lemon Dreams
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Lemon Dreams a try. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 113 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 18. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up butter, sugar, vanillan extract, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

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In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
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Powdered SugarPowdered Sugar
VanillaVanilla
ButterButter
CreamCream
All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
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Roll into 1-in. balls.
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RollRoll
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Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each.
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Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Remove to wire racks to cool.
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For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer.
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Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
Corn StarchCorn Starch
SugarSugar
SaltSalt
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Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
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8
Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter and lemon peel. Cool.
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ButterButter
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Spoon 1/2 teaspoonful into each cookie. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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CookiesCookies
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings18
Health Score0
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