Description
Soft, buttery cookies filled with a zesty lemon and creamy coconut filling, offering a tropical twist on classic sandwich cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour, salt, vanilla, and shredded coconut to form a dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread filling on the flat side of half the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American