HILMA'S SWEDISH MELTING MOMENTS 
1/2 lb. butter
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cornstarch
5 1/2 tbsp. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. orange extract

Cream butter with sugar in large bowl of electric mixer; sift in flour and corn starch and mix thoroughly. Add flavorings and chill for 1 hour. Shape into balls the size of a walnut and placed on greased baking sheet. Flatten with bottom of a small wet glass. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. These cookies do not brown. Carefully remove from pan, and while warm spread with cookie glaze. Yield: 25 very special, delicate party cookies.

GLAZE:

Beat together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon orange juice.

 

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