Description
Lemon Meltaway Cookie Sandwiches are light, buttery cookies bursting with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the lemon filling by mixing 1/2 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread a small amount of the lemon filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Dust the tops of the cookie sandwiches with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better shape.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon, Cookies, Dessert, Meltaway, Sandwiches