Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Filling:.
  2. Using the back of a spoon mash lemon zest and salt to a paste in a medium bowl.
  3. Add butter. Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy.
  4. Add powdered sugar in 4 batches, beating after each addition until well blended.
  5. Cookies:.
  6. Boil lemon juice and lemon zest in small pan until the mixture is reduced to two tablespoons, this takes about four minutes, watch it closely.
  7. Pour into a small bowl and let cool.
  8. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda into a small bowl.
  9. Using an electric mixer beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
  10. Add sugar, beat until well blended.
  11. Beat in two whole eggs, one at a time, then beat in two egg yolks.
  12. Beat in lemon juice mixture.
  13. Add in dry ingredients and stir until well blended but do not overstir!
  14. Cover dough and chill until very firm, at least four hours and up to one day.
  15. Preheat oven to 375°F Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  16. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to scant 3/8 inch thickness.
  17. Using 2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
  18. Transfer cookies to baking sheets and bake one pan at a time for best results.
  19. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  20. Transfer to racks and cool completely, repeat with remaining dough.
  21. Spread 2 tablespoons of filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie.
  22. Repeat process to make your sandwich cookies.
  23. Can be made 2 days ahead.
  24. Store airtight in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 487.77 Kcal (2042 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.9g 40%
Cholesterol 53.27mg 18%
Sodium 476.78mg 20%
Potassium 772.22mg 16%
Total Carbs 59.41g 20%
Sugars 32.21g 129%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 5.68g 11%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 32.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 443.96 Kcal (1859 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.57g 40%
Cholesterol 48.49mg 18%
Sodium 433.97mg 20%
Potassium 702.87mg 16%
Total Carbs 54.08g 20%
Sugars 29.32g 129%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 5.17g 11%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 29.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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