"Tasty Lemon Cookies with a tangy lemon cream filling and a subtle buttery lemon flavor. Freezable, delicious and perfect anytime!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup granulated sugar ((206g))
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finely grated zest from 2 lemons ((no white pith))
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3 ounces cream cheese (softened (86g))
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8 ounces unsalted butter (softened (16 tablespoons or 226g))
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1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (337g)
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½ cup unsalted butter softened ((4 ounces or 113g))
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1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar plus more for dusting ((190g))
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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finely grated zest of 1 lemon
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice