CRANBERRY LEMON SANDWICHES

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I bake cookies all year long, so my friends and family call me the "Cookie Lady"! Whenever I bake these for Christmas, I make three batches...one to keep at home for my husband and two to give as gifts. -Patricia Michalski, Oswego, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
FILLING:
2/3 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, lemon zest and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Nebir Rehman
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Overall, I thought these sandwiches were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might make a few changes to the recipe.


Cecelia Lucero
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These sandwiches were a bit too sweet for me. I think I'll use less sugar next time.


Sebastian Bundy
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches. The lemon flavor really helped to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.


Tahidul islam Likhon
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I've made these sandwiches with both white and wheat bread and they're both delicious. I think I prefer them with wheat bread, but that's just a personal preference.


Radeeyah Seenath
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These sandwiches are perfect for a picnic or potluck. They're easy to make and they travel well.


Taqwa Zayn
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in these sandwiches. It's a nice change from the usual ham and cheese.


John Onne Achadu
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and these sandwiches are a great way to use them up.


L Marks
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I've been making these sandwiches for years and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or snack.


negrut marius
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Unicorn Cute
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I made these sandwiches for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Dusto Man
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These sandwiches were delicious! I love the combination of cranberries and lemon. The cream cheese filling was also perfect.


Mazhar Ahmed
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I thought these sandwiches were just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for me and the bread was a bit dry.


Surovi Jannat
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These sandwiches were a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends seemed to enjoy them. I think next time I'll use less lemon.


sunaullah Awan
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I've made these sandwiches several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of cranberries, lemon, and cream cheese is simply irresistible. I highly recommend this recipe!


Classic Da kid
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These sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great! The cranberries and lemon added a nice tartness that was perfectly complemented by the cream cheese. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


emmanuel gondwe
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I tried this recipe for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the sandwiches were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again.


Blaze 2funny
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These cranberry lemon sandwiches were a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries and tangy lemon was perfectly balanced, and the cream cheese filling added a creamy richness that brought everything together. I especially appreciated the