LEMON-CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES

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A light lemon filling sandwiched between flaky butter cookies makes these a perfect accompaniment to hot tea or coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
LEMON FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; beat into creamed mixture. Divide into two balls; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-in. rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kev Kpopstan
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These cookies are delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the cream filling is smooth and creamy.


Gabriella Colwell
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time, so I always have a sweet treat on hand.


Nazeer Khan
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I've made these cookies for my friends and family several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie to bring to a party or potluck.


Seth Speight
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These cookies are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and cheerful.


A R Mijanur Rohman
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies are an exception. They're so light and fluffy, and the lemon cream filling is the perfect amount of tartness.


Rayan Abid
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!


Adizah Awudu
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the lemon cream filling is amazing.


Liinathii Bahmbiisor
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.


wail hasan
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Ndx Ml
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help me. We love making them together.


Hana Haghighifar
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I've never been a big fan of sandwich cookies, but these ones are amazing. The lemon cream filling is to die for.


Marco Mendez
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Gaiming With Nurul
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and creamy. I can't get enough of them!


Teresa Fears
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious!


Sian Kamara
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I love how these cookies are so light and fluffy. They literally melt in your mouth!


Jahnoi Festo
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The lemon flavor in these cookies is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Shahzain Ali
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe when I need something quick and easy.


Ruby Parkks
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.