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Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Frosting

These Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Frosting are a delightful treat packed with zesty lemon flavor, perfect for family gatherings or a sweet indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 medium lemons (for zest and juicing) Trust me, this makes a difference
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Don’t use whole wheat here, unless you want some funky cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened You can thank me later; the creaminess is key
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Caster sugar is finer and makes for fluffier cookies
  • 1 large egg Plus 1 egg yolk for extra richness
  • 1 tsp baking powder Make sure it’s fresh, or your cookies will be flat
  • 1/4 tsp salt Sea salt if you want to be posh
  • 1/2 cup strawberry frosting Store-bought works in a pinch, but homemade is divine
  • to taste sprinkles for decoration I might have a secret stash in the back of the cupboard

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make sure to preheat to help cookies rise beautifully and retain that delightful lemon zing.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Eggs and Zest
  1. Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, and juice to the creamed mixture, and beat until incorporated.
Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Shape the Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
Bake
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
Cool and Frost
  1. Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
  2. Pipe your strawberry frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 80mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Best served on a vintage plate with loved ones gathered around. They continue to taste better the next day as the lemon flavor melds.
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