Description
Soft, zesty lemon cookies paired with a sweet strawberry frosting made from freeze-dried strawberries. These sandwich cookies are vibrant, fruity, and perfect for spring or any cheerful occasion.
Ingredients
1/2 cup softened butter or vegan butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1/2 cup softened butter or vegan butter (for frosting)
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
1–2 tsp plant-based milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Roll small spoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Pulse freeze-dried strawberries in a blender or food processor into a fine powder.
- In a bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and strawberry powder, beating until fluffy. Add plant-based milk as needed for consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto the flat side of half the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Notes
Chill the dough for 15–30 minutes if the kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze for longer storage and thaw at room temperature before serving.
For variation, use orange zest and juice instead of lemon.
Dip one edge of the sandwich in melted white chocolate for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
