Description
Delightful lemon sandwich cookies with a creamy strawberry frosting. A perfect blend of tart and sweet, these cookies are a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Lemon Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- 4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 6. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7. Roll and Cut Out Cookies: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- 8. Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 9. Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10. Make the Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the strawberry frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 11. Add the Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
- 12. Add the Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the ground freeze-dried strawberries, milk or cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- 13. Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of strawberry frosting on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie. Gently press together to create a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, strawberry frosting, sandwich cookies, citrus berry cookies, sweet dessert cookies, easy bake cookies