Description
These Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy lemon cookies filled with a luscious cream cheese and sweet strawberry jam filling. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cookie dough: Cream together butter and sugar, then add egg, lemon juice, and zest. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough. Shape into balls, flatten, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread onto cookies, top with jam, and sandwich with remaining cookies.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cookies for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use raspberry or blueberry jam as a fun variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
