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Lemon Filled Cookies

Delightful cookies with a zesty lemon filling that complement soft, buttery dough, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 80 g 80g (about 1/3 cup) of butter Softened
  • 130 g 130g (about 2/3 cup) of sugar
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 300 g 300g (about 2 ½ cups) of flour Sifted
  • 5 g 5g (about 1 tsp) of baking powder Sifted
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp (5ml) of vanilla extract
For the lemon filling
  • 2 lemons Zest of two lemons Zested
  • 2 lemons Juice of two lemons
  • Powdered sugar Powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix lemon zest and sugar together in a mixing bowl to release the oils.
  2. Add butter and vanilla extract and beat until creamy and fluffy.
  3. Slowly stir in the lemon juice and eggs until well combined.
  4. Sift together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Roll dough into balls, place on a lined baking sheet, and create a small well in each.
  3. Fill each well with a spoonful of lemon filling.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Enjoy fresh from the oven for the best flavor. These cookies can be paired with fresh fruit or light dessert wine. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.