Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Lemon Cookie Sandwiches, where zesty lemon meets creamy delight. These cookies are a perfect balance of tart lemon flavor and sweet cream cheese buttercream, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. The soft, buttery cookies paired with the tangy, creamy filling create a sensational flavor combination that is sure to please any palate.
These Lemon Cookie Sandwiches are not only delicious but also visually appealing, with a drizzle of sweet icing adding the final touch. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or sharing them at a gathering, these cookies are sure to impress. The recipe is easy to follow, ensuring you can whip up a batch in no time and delight your friends and family with this citrusy treat.
Ingredients
Cookie:
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
Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/2 lemon, zested
Splash of lemon juice
3 1/2– 4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream
Drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth. Add in the egg.
Squeeze both lemons that you zested and remove 1 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice and add to the mixture. Add vanilla extract. Set aside the remaining lemon juice.
Slowly add in the dry ingredients and beat slowly until combined. Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
Using a small or medium ice cream scooper, scoop cookie dough and roll into balls. Place onto the cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart from each cookie. Bake for 5 minutes and flatten the cookie with the back of a spoon or measuring cup. Bake for another 5 minutes until done. Remove from the oven. Using a round cookie cutter, you can make your cookies perfectly round if desired. Place on a cooling rack.
Make the frosting by beating butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add in lemon zest and the remaining lemon juice you set aside. Add in powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and add in heavy cream until combined. Place frosting in a piping bag and pipe onto the bottom of a cooled cookie and place another cookie on top.
Optional drizzle: Combine powdered sugar and milk. Place into a piping bag and drizzle over the cookie sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal