Mini Lemon Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: Mini Lemon Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, softened; ⅓ cup whipping cream; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of; ⅛ teaspoon lemon extract; additional granulated sugar; ¾ cup powdered sugar; ¼ cup butter, softened; 1 -3 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
⅓ cup whipping cream
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of
⅛ teaspoon lemon extract
additional granulated sugar
¾ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 -3 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
yellow food coloring (optional)

1
For cookies, combine flour, 1 cup butter, whipping cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon peel and lemon extract in medium bowl.
2
Beat 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl often until well blended.
3
Divide dough into thirds.
4
Wrap each portion in waxed paper; refrigerate until firm.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6
Roll each portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness on well-floured surface.
7
Cut dough with 1-1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
8
Dip both sides of each cookie in additional granulated sugar.
9
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Pierce with fork.
11
Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until slightly puffed but not brown.
12
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
13
For filling, combine powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice and vanilla in small bowl.
14
Beat 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl often until smooth.
15
Tint with food coloring, if desired.
16
Spread 1/2 teaspoon filling each on bottoms of half the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup butter, softened, ⅓ cup whipping cream, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Mini Lemon Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mini Lemon Sandwich Cookies

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