Luscious Blueberry Lemon Sandwich Cookies
Delicious sandwich cookies filled with creamy lemon filling, featuring a delightful combination of fresh blueberries and tangy lemon.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor.
- Zest of 1 lemon
Creamy Lemon Filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Adjust the amount of lemon juice for tartness to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely.
Filling
- For the filling, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread the filling on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Notes
These cookies are best served at room temperature and pair nicely with tea or coffee. Feel free to sprinkle some extra powdered sugar on top for a pretty appearance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.