LEMON GINGER SANDWICH COOKIES
I like to use star cutters for these..but any shape would do..adapted from Elinor Klivans..recipes..Big Fat Cookies. the lemon zest is outstanding in this recipe both in the cookie and the filling
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 9 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- to prepare the cookies:.
- sift dry ingredients into a medium bowl and set aside.
- in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed.beat the butter and powdered sugar till smooth -- about 1 minute.
- stop and scrape down sides of bowl as needed during mixing --.
- on low speed, mix in dry ingredients and the dough holds together and comes away from the sides of the bowl.
- divide the dough in half and form into two 6" discs -- wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough until cold -- at least 45 minutes.
- preheat the oven to 325*.
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with non stick spray.
- unwrap one piece of dough.lightly flour the rolling surface and rolling pin.roll the dough into a rectangle 12x8".and 1/4" thick.
- slide a butter knife under it to loosen it from the rolling surface.
- use a cookie cutter to cut out 3 1/2" circles or any shape you prefer --.
- set dough scraps aswide.
- place dough with help of thin metal spatula.cake frosting utensil works great here.
- 1" apart on prepared sheets -- they do not spread very much -- Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second piece of dough. gather together all of the dough scraps, forming a smooth dish.repeat the rolling and cutting process.you will have 18 cookies when finished.
- cut about 1" circle, or other shape from the center of half of the cookies.and remove these from the cookies -- you can bake these for snacks.
- bake the cookies one sheet at a time until edges are light broqwn and tops are firm.about 20 minutes.
- cool for 3 minutes on the sheets before transfering them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- to prepare the FILLING:.
- in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and lemon zest till smooth.
- turn the cookies without the holes, bottom side up.leave just 1/8" plain edge, spread about 1 tblspoon filling on each one.
- place the bottoms of the cookies with the holes on top of the filling.
- Cookie sandwiches can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap and stored in a tightly covered container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- bring to room temperature before serving to enhance lemon flavors.
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Edwin C
c_e0@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as soft and chewy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Hashim Mutanza
m.hashim@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nischal Dhungana (George)
dnischal@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The ginger flavor really balances out the lemon and makes them irresistible. I'll definitely be making these again.
Pavitra P
p_p90@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the unique flavor of the lemon and ginger. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Maan Malik
malik53@hotmail.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.
bright destiny77
bright-destiny7733@gmail.comThese cookies are delicious! I love the combination of lemon and ginger. They're the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea.
danuja Dewmini
d29@gmail.comI love the idea of these cookies, but I found the ginger flavor to be a bit overpowering. I think I'll try using less ginger next time.
Akhtar Rajar
rajar75@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor is good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
M amir Simair
a-m15@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as soft and chewy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tonja Hopkins
hopkins.tonja@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nadeem Hamza
nadeem38@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The ginger flavor really balances out the lemon and makes them irresistible. I'll definitely be making these again.
Daare Christine
christinedaare0@gmail.comThese cookies are delicious! The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced. I love the chewy texture and the crunchy sugar crystals on top. I'll definitely be making these again.
Nkatswe walter
waltern@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ovidiu Mihaila
o.mihaila@hotmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of lemon and ginger. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Matt Breymeyer
matt@gmail.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the cookies disappeared quickly. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Ireshan Kumara
i83@yahoo.comThese lemon ginger sandwich cookies are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy lemon with the warmth of ginger is simply irresistible. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of crunch from the sugar crystals. I highly r