Soft & Easy Lemon Sandwich Cookies (With a 2-Ingredient Filling!)

If you love bright citrus flavors, these soft lemon sandwich cookies are the ultimate homemade dessert to try! 🍋 The cookie base is soft and tender inside with lightly crisp edges and that classic crinkle look.

Each pair is filled with a quick, 2-ingredient lemon filling that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Since they require simple ingredients and basic steps, this easy lemon cookie recipe is perfect for beginner bakers looking for quick cookie ideas, party treats, or afternoon snacks.

Whether you are searching for easy baking recipes, classic lemon crinkle cookies, or simple sandwich cookies with a creamy center, this recipe is a must-make. Follow along to see how quickly these easy cookies come together!

📋 You can find the detailed recipe and step-by-step instructions on my blog: https://bakingcherry.com/lemon-crinkle-cookies-with-a-2-ingredient-filling/

⏰ Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

0:14 - Making the Lemon Cookie Dough

2:03 - Chilling the Cookie Dough

2:15 - Shaping and Coating the Cookies

3:07 - Baking the Cookies

3:55 - Making the Two-Ingredient Lemon Filling

4:53 - Filling the Cookies

5:18 - Storage Tips and Final Result

🩷 If you like lemon desserts, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvebdP2c5x4&list=PL9HwjkchEnKJ5gFzNQdPViFq-4fHY2ogG

📋 Ingredients:

For the lemon cookies:

1/4 cup (55g) Unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup (100g) Granulated sugar

Zest of 1 lemon

1 large egg, at room temperature

1/2 tsp (2g) Vanilla extract

2 Tbsp (30g) Lemon juice, freshly squeezed, pure, at room temperature

1 + 1/4 cups (150g) All-purpose flour

1/2 tsp (2g) Baking powder

1/2 tsp (3g) Baking soda

A pinch of salt

For Coating:

Granulated sugar

Powdered sugar

For the lemon filling:

1 cup (150g) White chocolate, chopped

1 + 1/2 Tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed, pure, at room temperature (plus more as needed)

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