Description
These delightful Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies combine buttery, zesty lemon cookies with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat, theyโre a burst of sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
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Lemon Cookies:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your palm.
- Bake for 8โ10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until creamy.
- Mix in the strawberry jam and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies:
- Spread or pipe about 1โ2 teaspoons of the filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the sandwich cookies for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add ยฝ tsp of lemon extract to the cookie dough.
- Use seedless strawberry jam for a smoother filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.