1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 to 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation Instructions:

In large mixing bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place dough in cookie press. Using flower-patterned plate, press cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely.

In small mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients. Beat at low speed of electric mixer until smooth. Spread frosting evenly on cookies. Let dry completely before storing.