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Lemon Cookie Sandwiches

Refreshing Lemon Cookie Sandwiches for a Zesty Delight

Delightful Lemon Cookie Sandwiches filled with rich cream cheese, perfect for lemon lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 2 whole Lemons (Zested) Fresh zest brightens every cookie
  • 1 whole Egg Should be at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for rise
  • 1 pinch Salt Elevates sweetness
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Opt for full-fat for extra creaminess
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 1-2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Optional for lighter texture
  • cup Milk Use to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the zest of 2 lemons, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese and ¼ cup of butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
  8. To assemble, spread the cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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