Slice 'n' Bake Lemon Gems

3/4 C Butter, softened
1/2 C Sugar
1 Tbs Grated Lemon peel
1 C All-Purpose Flour
1/2 C Cornstarch
1/4 C colored nonpareils

Lemon Icing:

1 C Sugar
2 Tbs Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Grated lemon peel

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon peel. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Shape into a 1 3/4 inch diameter roll; roll in nonpareils. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.

Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients. Spread over cookies.