Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies

Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies
45 min.
48
83kcal

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Step into the world of delightful desserts with our Glittering Lemon Sandwich Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these enchanting treats offer a harmonious blend of bright lemon flavor and a playful pop of color from vibrant sanding sugars. Whether you're hosting a summer picnic, celebrating a birthday, or simply treating yourself to something special, these cookies are sure to impress.

Each bite delivers a refreshing zing from the freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, complemented by a melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes them irresistible. The contrasting textures of the soft cookie and creamy filling create a delightful experience for your taste buds. Plus, the addition of colorful sugars transforms these cookies into eye-catching desserts that will leave your guests in awe.

The best part? This recipe is not only visually stunning but also incredibly simple to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish! With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these treat-filled delights in no time. So gather your loved ones and embark on a baking adventure that promises to fill your kitchen with laughter and the sweet, fresh scent of lemons. Get ready to indulge in a cookie experience that's as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 48 servings colored sanding sugars white
  • cup confectioners' sugar 
  • tablespoons plus light
  • 0.7 cup cornstarch 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Beat together butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, then beat in zest and vanilla. At low speed, mix in flour mixture just until a soft dough forms.
  4. Put sanding sugars in different bowls.
  5. Roll a scant teaspoon of dough into a ball and drop into sugar, turning to coat. Reshape if necessary and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat, spacing balls 3/4 inch apart, until baking sheet is filled.
  6. Bake until tops are slightly cracked but still pale (bottoms will be pale golden), 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer cookies on parchment to a rack to cool completely.
  8. Form and bake more cookies on second baking sheet.
  9. Beat together all filling ingredients in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined well.
  10. Transfer to sealable bag and snip off a corner.
  11. Turn over half of cookies and pipe about 1/2 teaspoon filling on flat side of each. Sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing gently.
  12. Recipe Notes
  13. The sugared dough balls should be chilled for 30 minutes or frozen for 5 to 10 minutes to help preserve their round shape. Keep the sandwiched cookies chilled.
  14. The unsandwiched cookies keep, in a metal cookie tin, at a cool room temperature for up to 4 days.
  15. From The Gourmet Cookie Book: The Single Best Recipe from Each Year 1941-2009 by Condé Nast Publications. Copyright © 2010 by Condé Nast Publications; photographs copyright © 2010 by Condé Nast Publications. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein1.82%
Fat16.36%
Carbs81.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.96
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.57260869338137%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.76kcal
4.14%
Fat:1.5g
2.31%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.78%
Carbohydrates:16.92g
5.64%
Net Carbohydrates:16.8g
6.11%
Sugar:12.28g
13.65%
Cholesterol:2.51mg
0.84%
Sodium:13.11mg
0.57%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Protein:0.38g
0.75%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.87%
Selenium:1.26µg
1.8%
Folate:6.47µg
1.62%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.25%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.07%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious