Lemon Tea Cookies

• 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla

FILLING:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2-3 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. butter
• Coconut or powdered sugar

1. In medium bowl combine first 4 ingredients; blend well. Chill dough. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
2. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. With thumb or forefinger make imprint in center of each cookie.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool.
4. In medium saucepan combine filling ingredients except coconut or powdered sugar; cook over low heat stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
5. Cool, top each cookie with about 1/4 teaspoon filling. Sprinkle with coconut or powdered sugar.