Ingredients for Citrus Sandwich Cookies
- 1 1/4 cups (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Orange Rind
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Colored sanding sugar
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- Lemon Juice
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How to Make Citrus Sandwich Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together 1 1/4 cups (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Sprinkle half of the cookies with colored sanding sugar.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies cool, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread a heaping teaspoon of filling onto the bottom of each plain cookie. Top with a sugar-sprinkled cookie to create a sandwich.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
82g
Fat
36g
Carbs
10g
