Description
Lemon Cookie Sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons with a creamy filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. These soft cookies, filled with luscious lemon cream cheese frosting, are ideal for any occasion—be it a casual gathering or a festive celebration. Quick to prepare and easy to make, this recipe yields 10 sandwiches that are sure to impress your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these cheerful delights in no time. Enjoy them as a dessert or snack throughout the day; they are versatile enough to brighten any moment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 small size lemons, zested
- 1 egg, room temp
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 lemon zested
- Splash Lemon juice
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 3 tbsp milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat together softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth. Mix in the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined. Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on the prepared sheet; flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes or until just set.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth; add lemon zest and juice followed by powdered sugar.
- Once cookies cool completely, pipe frosting onto half of them and sandwich with the remaining cookies.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg