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🍋 Lemon Raspberry Sandwich Cookies 🍪

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These Lemon Raspberry Sandwich Cookies are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. They feature soft, buttery lemon-flavored cookies filled with a creamy raspberry buttercream. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to dessert tables.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🥄
  • 1 large egg 🥚
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest 🍋
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂

For the Raspberry Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 🍚
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry jam 🍓
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice 🍋

📝 Instructions:

1. Make the Cookies:

  1. Preheat the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  1. Mix the wet ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and continue to beat until fully combined.
  1. Add the dry ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  1. Shape the cookies:
  • Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball with the bottom of a glass or your fingers to flatten slightly.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Raspberry Filling:

  1. Mix the filling:
  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, raspberry jam, and lemon juice, and beat until creamy and well combined.

3. Assemble the Sandwich Cookies:

  1. Fill the cookies:
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous teaspoon of the raspberry filling on the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
  1. Optional decoration:
  • For a decorative touch, dust the tops of the sandwich cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with a bit of melted white chocolate.

4. Serve:

  1. Chill and serve:
  • For the best flavor and texture, chill the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 12 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling and assembling)
🍽️ Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 180-200 kcal per cookie

These Lemon Raspberry Sandwich Cookies are the perfect blend of zesty lemon and sweet raspberry in every bite. They’re sure to be a hit whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them as an afternoon treat! 🍋🍪🌿