LEMON-CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES

Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies image

A light lemon filling sandwiched between flaky butter cookies makes these a perfect accompaniment to hot tea or coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
LEMON FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in extract. Combine flour and cornstarch; beat into creamed mixture. Divide into two balls; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-in. rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.