Lemon Pie Cookies

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   In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, 2 cups of the sugar and salt until smooth.

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   Add all of the lemon juice and half of the zest.

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   On a low speed, add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until just incorporated.

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   Turn the cookie dough out onto a board and roll it into a log.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Remove log from the refrigerator and cut it into thin 1/4-inch thick discs.

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   If using 1 baking sheet, bake the cookies in batches.

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   Arrange the discs on 2 silicone or parchment lined baking sheets, 1-inch apart, and bake until the edges are just golden, about 20 minutes.

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    Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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    Meanwhile, using stand mixer or hand mixer, mix cream cheese with the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and remaining half of the lemon zest.

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    Top half of the cookies with the cream cheese mixture and cover with another cookie to make a sandwich.

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    Dust the top of the cookie sandwiches with confectioners' sugar and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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