Description
These Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies offer a delightful blend of citrusy brightness and calming floral notes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the cookies:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- For the lemon filling:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add flavor: Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and finely chopped lavender.
- Add dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough: Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and cut: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out cookies and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make lemon filling: Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt. Beat until creamy.
- Assemble: Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed the day after baking as flavors meld.
- Store in a cool, airtight container.
- Use culinary-grade lavender only.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft.
- Consider adding a tiny drop of purple gel coloring to the filling for a pastel hue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-European fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g