Lemon Sandwich Cookies


These are very refreshing cookies, especially when stored in the fridge and eaten cold. The cookie dough itself is pretty delicate, and warrants being baked on a silpat. And, it's easy to over-bake them so keep a very close eye on them. I would add more lemon zest than is called for in the recipe. You can't go wrong.

Recipe from MarthaStewart.com

Ingredients:
Cookies:
  • 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
  • Creamy Lemon Filling (recipe below directions)

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and salt until combined. With mixer on low, add flour (dough will still be stiff); finish mixing with a wooden spoon.
  2. Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, pat into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour (and up to 3 days).
  3. Unwrap dough; place on a lightly floured piece of parchment or waxed paper. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough about 1/8 inch thick (if dough cracks, let it warm up slightly).
  4. Cut out cookies with a 1 1/2-inch round cutter (reroll scraps once, chilling of too soft). Place 1 inch apart on two baking sheets; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until barely beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Form sandwiches: Place about 1 teaspoon creamy lemon filling (recipe below)between two cookies, sugared sides facing out; squeeze gently.

Creamy Lemon Filling:
  • 1 package (4 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:
  1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and zest until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Mix in remaining sugar as necessary to create a firm but spreadable filling.
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Comments

  1. I *love* your picture- these cookies look incredible! I usually don't like lemon-y things, but I'm going to have to try these.

    PS- You've got a new follower! :)

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  2. I've had these before and they are amazing. They melt in your mouth and are so addicting! You can't eat just one.

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