Description
These Soft and Chewy Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat filled with bright lemon flavor and creamy frosting. They are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, making them a favorite for cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, rub the granulated sugar with lemon zest to release the oils.
- Cream the Plugrà butter with the sugar mixture and brown sugar in the stand mixer on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the egg and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each. Incorporate the lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract until well combined, even if slightly curdled.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight, using your preferred chilling method.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions of dough, roll them smooth, and coat them in plain granulated sugar. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, ensuring the edges are set while the centers are slightly underdone.
- For cookies that spread too much, use a round cookie cutter or mug to shape them immediately after baking.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking. Choose either 2 hours or overnight chilling based on your schedule.
For a more intense lemon flavor, feel free to add additional lemon zest to the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg