Lemon Dreams

1 c butter (no substitutes), softened
1/3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 2/3 c flour

Filling:
2/3 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp cornstartch
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp butter, melted

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar. Beat in vanilla. Add flour. Refrigerate for 30 min or til easy to handle. Roll into 1" balls. Place on cookie sheet. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 min or til lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to cool. Redo indentations as needed before cookies are cooled.

For filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in egg, lemon juice, and butter til smooth. Cook over medium-high heat til thickened. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 min longer. Cool. Spoon into indentations on each cookie. Makes 3 dozen.