Vegan Lemon Sandwich Cookies (Printable)
Bright, zesty vegan sandwich cookies with a creamy lemon filling. Perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
# What You'll 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 and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the softened vegan butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the dry mixture. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking trays, spacing them 2 inches apart.
05 - Gently flatten each ball with your fingers or the tines of a fork to create a uniform shape.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
07 - Beat the powdered sugar and vegan butter together until light and fluffy. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and turmeric if using, then beat until smooth and creamy.
08 - Pipe or spread a small amount of filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top each with a remaining cookie, flat side down, to form sandwiches.
09 - Refrigerate the assembled cookies for 30 minutes to set the filling and achieve the best texture before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The filling is tangy enough to make your mouth water but creamy enough to feel indulgent, and it uses no dairy at all.
- These cookies look elegant enough for a gift box but come together with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
- Do not skip the chilling step, warm cookies will make the filling slide right off and create a mess.
- Cornstarch is not optional here, it is what makes these cookies tender instead of hard and dry.
03 -
- Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is infinitely easier and you get more oils from the intact peel.
- If your filling seems too soft to pipe, pop it in the fridge for ten minutes and it will firm up to the perfect consistency.