Citrus cookies filled with strawberry lemon frosting
I’m the quietest chick you’ll ever meet. & believe me when I say, it’s not a bad thing.
I’ve heard my whole life, “you’re so quiet!” Well, so what if I am? I wasn’t blessed with the gene of having something to say or knowing what to say.
Sure, maybe it’s held me back in certain situations, but I’m sure it’s helped me in more ways than I’ll ever know.
Each person is different and you just have to accept that. So, all you quiet people out there, let’s silently unite and eat lots of these cookies π
These were developed for my mom’s Mother’s Day treat. I didn’t’ want to make cake or cupcakes because we were having a heavy dinner. So, I opted for these Sandwich Cookies and made use of my mom’s strawberry request. I originally thought just lemon, but what fun would that be?
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat or parchment paper.
- In large bowl, combine oil, brown sugar and sugar with fork. Once combined, add in lemon juice.
- In measuring cup, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Fold into liquid mixture. Once combined, fold in lemon zest.
- Form dough into 36 equal balls. Flatten.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- 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.
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I’m fairly introverted/quiet when I first meet someone, but when I open up…there is no stopping me lol! But I totally agree that every person is unique and that’s what makes the world go round!
Love the citrus and fruit combo in these cookies! That sweet tart is what I live for.
Thanks Joanne! It takes me awhile to warm up, but I agree, once I do, I can certainly talk (I guess to make up for all that quiet time π )
Nothing wrong with being a quiet person!
These cookies are beautiful and I’m sure your mom loved them as part of your family Mother’s Day celebration.
Thanks Cali! I think she liked them π
Quiet is fine girl. Sometimes its the things that are quiet that make the most noise, like these darn cookies that are making me smile with delight!
Haha! Thanks Jocelyn π
I’m a super quiet person too! Some people just don’t understand it.
These cookies look amazing Megan! Strawberry & Lemon go sooo well together! Yum!
Yay! Quiet’s the way to go in my book π & you are right – strawberry and lemon is a great combo!
I completely agree – everyone is different and that’s a wonderful thing! It wouldn’t be a very fun world if we were all the same!! These cookies …. I’m trying to stick with a cup of tea tonight but you are making me want some dessert!
You are right, Ashley! If there were only chocolate chip cookies, we’d miss out on new flavors like lemon and strawberry π
Megan, there’s nothing wrong with being quiet. As you read today in my post, it took me years to feel comfortable in my skin so I was also the quiet one. . but now I think I’m a good balance of both .. outgoing and quiet. these lemon sandwich cookies seem perfect for mother’s day and I absolutely love the strawberry-lemon-buttercream frosting!! I love strawberry + lemon together!
Thanks Alice! I can tell everyday I’m discovering more about myself. Hopefully one day I’ll feel completely comfortable, until then, I’m making progress π
Such cute sandwich cookies! I love the flavor combination π
(Oh, and I get told I’m quiet all.the.time. too, so at least you’re not alone there!)
I’m happy to hear that, Sam. It’s frustrating sometimes, but at least these cookies understand π
Megan, these cookies are fabulous! My family loves sandwich cookies.
P.S. I’m pretty quiet, too, but chatty with my good friends π
Thank you, Liz! Sandwich cookies are so fun π I also can be pretty chatty, but most the time I’m not.
Oh how I wish I was a silent and quiet time…my hubs will be so happy lol! Love these sandwiches π
Haha! Thanks Zainab π
These sandwich cookies are so adorable! I love the lemon and strawberry combo! They sound perfect for munching on silently with a cup of tea and there’s nothing wrong with that π
Thanks Kelly! I agree π
I love the combo of lemon and strawberry. Your cookies look perfect!!
Thanks so much, Dorothy!
Preach! I’m definitely on the quieter, more introverted/independent side of things, and it is as good of a thing as it is to be the complete opposite and everything in between! π So yes, let’s cheers with these amazing looking cookies!
You are so right, Michelle! Thank you π
These are SO pretty! Love all the flavors in these cute sandwich cookies!!
Thank you, Chelsea!
These cookies look gorgeous, Megan! I love the strawberry lemon frosting inside these cuties. Just perfect!
Thanks so much, Gayle π
If the world were made up of loud people, we’d all just shout one another down. There’s enough of that already. I’m into quiet!
These are delicious, clearly. And so pretty, too!
Aww – thanks Mir π
Believe me, I wish I was quiet sometimes! Each person’s unique characteristics are gifts and it’s a good thing we’re all different π Can we all have some of these cookies though? I am such a sucker for citrus and sandwich cookies!
You are so right, Mary Frances! Oh and of course – everyone’s welcome to these cookies – I was just teasing π
Hello fellow quiet person! I am the same way. I’m more of a listener than a talker and generally very introverted (read: basically shut down in large groups). You are not alone! And there is nothing wrong with being quiet. I like to think it adds a little mystery π
Oh gosh, Olivia! Groups are the worst :/ I think listening is the best skill ever, but sometimes under appreciated. I also agree being quiet is pretty cool π
This sounds like a great summer recipe to me!
Thanks Julianne π
I am also a pretty quiet person. I just don’t feel like talking when I don’t have anything to say, you know? But some of my best friends just DON’T have an inner monologue. Even when they are studying, they feel the need to talk out loud about what they are doing. I guess we balance each other out, but I cannot imagine living my life like that! But that’s what’s great about us: our differences π
These cookies sound like summer all wrapped up in a little bite sized form. I love it!
I agree, Cathleen! I usually just can’t think of anything to say, and most people just don’t understand it. It’s important to recognize we’re all different though – thanks for reminding me π & visiting, too!