Name: Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Lemon Cookies:; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; For the Strawberry Frosting:; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3–4 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground; 1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream; ½ tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Description

These Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Frosting are a bright, tangy, and sweet treat perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Soft lemon cookies filled with a creamy strawberry frosting make the ultimate sandwich cookie that bursts with citrus and berry flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
For the Strawberry Frosting:
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, finely ground
1–2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until combined.
Scoop dough by the tablespoon and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare frosting by beating butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, ground freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla, and salt. Add milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
Assemble sandwich cookies by spreading frosting on the flat side of one cookie and topping with another.
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Notes

For extra tang, add a few drops of lemon extract to the cookie dough.
You can substitute strawberry jam for freeze-dried strawberries, but the frosting may be softer.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American