Description

Soft and Chewy Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting bring irresistible flavor to your dessert table. With fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or family treats. The creamy frosting adds a luscious touch, making these cookies a must-try for any baking enthusiast.

Ingredients

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1 cup plugrà unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest, packed (about 2 large lemons)
½ tsp lemon extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ tbsp cornstarch
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for rolling
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup plugrà unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
¼ tsp lemon extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a stand mixer, rub granulated sugar with the lemon zest to release oils.
Cream together the butter, lemon sugar mixture, and brown sugar in the stand mixer on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add lemon juice, zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until combined.
Mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat in granulated sugar. Space 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly underdone.
If cookies spread too much, use a round cookie cutter to reshape them immediately after removing from the oven.
Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Chilling the dough is important for texture; ensure you chill for at least 2 hours.
You can roll the cookie balls in the sugar ahead of time and refrigerate to save time later.
Let the cookies cool completely before adding frosting to prevent it from melting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg