Snack: Lemon Sandwich Cookies

These lemon sandwich cookies are unique, sophisticated, delicious, and very easy to make.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon Sandwich Cookies

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

16 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 tbsp. granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and salt until combined. With mixer on low, add flour (dough will still be stiff); finish mixing with a wooden spoon.
Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, pat into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour (and up to 3 days).
Unwrap dough; place on a lightly floured piece of parchment or waxed paper. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough about 1/8 inch thick (if dough cracks, let it warm up slightly).
Cut out cookies with a 1 1/2-inch round cutter (reroll scraps once, chilling of too soft). Place 1 inch apart on two baking sheets; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until barely beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
To make filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and zest until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Mix in remaining sugar as necessary to create a firm but spreadable filling.
To form sandwiches: Place about 1 teaspoon Creamy Lemon Filling between two cookies, sugared sides facing out; squeeze gently.

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