Lemon Sandwich Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon cream for the ultimate citrus treat.
Print Pin Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $6–$8
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer
- 2 Mixing bowls large
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Cookie scoop or spoon
- 2 Baking sheets lined with parchment paper
- 1 Parchment paper for baking
- 1 Wire rack for cooling
- 1 Piping Bag or offset spatula
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar rubbed with lemon zest
- 2 Large eggs room temp
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest finely grated
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Lemon Cream Filling
- 4 oz Cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Unsalted butter for filling
- 2 cups Powdered sugar sifted
- ½ teaspoon Lemon extract optional
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients and combine.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
- Beat filling ingredients until smooth.
- Pipe filling and sandwich cookies.
- Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 60g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg