Limoncello Crinkle Sandwich Cookies

Name: Limoncello Crinkle Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 18 cookie sandwiches
Ingredients: 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/3 cup honey; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; FILLING:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon limoncello; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield 18 cookie sandwiches

Test Kitchen Approved

These soft and chewy limoncello crinkle sandwich cookies have lemon zest, limoncello and lemon extract to create vibrant, tangy and delicious treats.

Ingredients

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon limoncello
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until combined. Beat in egg, honey and lemon extract until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients; stir until well combined. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Slightly flatten each ball. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Meanwhile, to make filling, place butter in a large bowl; beat until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, milk, lemon zest, limoncello and salt; beat on low speed until confectioners' sugar is incorporated. Increase speed; beat until fluffy and smooth, 2-3 minutes.
Use an offset spatula to spread about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie sandwich: 244 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

These chewy yet crispy lemon crinkle cookies are the perfect match to the creamy filling. Limoncello, lemon extract and lemon zest make them taste as bright and fresh as can be. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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