Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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Serves: 18
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 strawberry
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat or parchment paper.
  2. In large bowl, combine oil, brown sugar and sugar with fork. Once combined, add in lemon juice.
  3. In measuring cup, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Fold into liquid mixture. Once combined, fold in lemon zest.
  4. Form dough into 36 equal balls. Flatten.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  6. Prepare frosting. Beat shortening. Add in powdered sugar. Beat until small pellets are formed. Add lemon juice and beat until fluffy. Smash strawberry with fingers and fold into frosting. Spread frosting between two cookies.
Recipe by The Emotional Baker at https://theemotionalbaker.com/lemon-sandwich-cookies-with-strawberry-lemon-buttercream-frosting/