Vegan Lemon Sandwich Cookies (Print Page)

Bright citrus sandwich cookies with creamy lemon filling, entirely plant-based and ready in under 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
06 - 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Zest of 2 lemons

→ Lemon Filling

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1/4 cup vegan butter, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
13 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add softened vegan butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the dry mixture. Stir and mix until a soft, cohesive dough comes together.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into even balls. Place on the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
05 - Gently press down each dough ball with your fingers or the tines of a fork to create a uniform flat shape for even baking.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and let cool completely.
07 - In a bowl, beat powdered sugar and softened vegan butter together until light and fluffy. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and turmeric if using, and beat until smooth and creamy.
08 - Pipe or spread a small dollop of filling onto the flat side of half the cooled cookies. Press the remaining cookies on top, flat side down, to form sandwich pairs.
09 - Refrigerate the assembled cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and achieve the best texture before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cookies are tender and buttery without a single speck of dairy, which always surprises people when they take a bite.
  • That creamy lemon filling is tangy enough to make your mouth water but sweet enough to feel like a genuine treat.
  • They come together in just over half an hour, which means you can satisfy a cookie craving almost on a whim.
02 -
  • Do not rush the cooling step because warm cookies will turn your filling into a puddle and the sandwiches will slide apart in your hands.
  • The dough might seem a bit crumbly at first, but keep mixing and it will come together as the coconut oil and butter warm from your hands.
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them because a halved lemon is awkward and frustrating to grate against a microplane.
  • Use a piping bag or even a zip top bag with the corner snipped off for neater, more even filling distribution than spreading with a knife.

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