Lemon Sandwich Cookies (W/ Lemon Cream Cheese Filling)

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   To make cookies, preheat oven to 350F

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   In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, icing sugar, lemon zest, and salt until combined.

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   With mixer on low, add flour (dough will be stiff); finish mixing with a wooden spoon.

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   Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap; pat into a disk about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick.

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   Wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour (and up to 3 days).

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   Unwrap dough; place on a lightly floured piece of parchment or waxed paper.

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   With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.

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   (If dough cracks, let it warm up slightly).

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   Cut out cookies with a 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) round cutter.

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    (Re-roll scraps once, chilling if too soft).

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    Place 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on two baking sheets; sprinkle with granulated sugar.

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    Bake until barely beginning to brown, 15-20 minutes.

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    Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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    For the filling, in a small bowl, mix cream cheese and zest until smooth.

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    Gradually add 1 cup of icing sugar, mixing until smooth.

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    Mix in remaining sugar as necessary to create a firm but spreadable filling.

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    To form the sandwiches, place about 1 teaspoon filling between two cookies, sugared sides facing out; squeeze gently.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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