Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies

Name: Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; LEMON FILLING:; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

A light lemon filling sandwiched between flaky butter cookies makes these a perfect accompaniment to hot tea or coffee.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
LEMON FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; beat into creamed mixture. Divide into two balls; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-in. rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Editor's Note

This recipe does not use eggs.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 142 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003

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lpjsanto

May 21, 2015

I have made these cookies many times over the years and they are delicious! When the ingredients are measured correctly, the dough is supple and very easy to work with, not crumbly at all. It is a great cookie for folks with egg and nut sensitivities.
Brenda MH

Jan 6, 2013

Although the cookies did taste good, the dough was an absolute nightmare to work with. It was so crumbly, due to the lack of eggs or milk or water or anything to provide some moisture. I'm at a loss to know how anyone could roll out this dough. The cookies did taste good but they weren't worth the effort.
aylissia

Oct 23, 2012

This is the most amazing cookie I've ever tasted. It taste like a slice of lemon pie. Everytime I've made these people rave.