Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate Chips and Strawberry Buttercream


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These Lemon Cookies are a burst of citrusy goodness paired with the sweetness of white chocolate chips. The addition of a luscious strawberry buttercream takes them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will leave you wanting more

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for strawberry buttercream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for strawberry buttercream
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree for strawberry buttercream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for strawberry buttercream
  • Pink food coloring, optional for strawberry buttercream

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined

Fold in the white chocolate chips

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Roll the chilled dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

To make the strawberry buttercream, beat the 1/2 cup of softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined

Mix in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract until the buttercream is smooth and pink in color

Add pink food coloring if a brighter color is desired

Once the cookies have cooled, spread or pipe the strawberry buttercream onto the flat side of half the cookies, then sandwich them with the remaining cookies

Serve and enjoy these delightful Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate Chips and Strawberry Buttercream


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