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Ingredients
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3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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Parchment paper
Directions
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Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in zest and juice. Whisk together flour and next 2 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°. Drop dough by level spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, using a 1-inch cookie scoop.
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Bake at 350° for 13 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.
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Toss together warm cookies and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl.