Vegan Lemon Sandwich Cookies (Printable)
Bright, zesty vegan sandwich cookies with creamy lemon filling, ready in just 32 minutes.
# 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)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing 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. Stir until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
05 - Gently press each dough ball with your fingers or the tines of a fork to create a uniform, flat shape.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or 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 continue beating until creamy and smooth.
08 - Pipe or spread a small dollop of filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Press the remaining cookies on top, flat side down, to form sandwiches.
09 - Refrigerate the assembled cookies for 30 minutes to firm up the filling before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dough comes together in one bowl with no chilling required, which means you can go from craving to cookie in under 35 minutes.
- That sunny lemon filling tastes like a cloud with a tangy personality, and nobody ever guesses these are completely vegan.
02 -
- If the dough feels too soft to handle, refrigerate it for 15 minutes and it will firm up without changing the final texture of the baked cookie.
- Cooling the cookies completely before assembling is critical, because even slightly warm cookies will melt the filling into a puddle.
03 -
- Roll the dough balls quickly and with minimal handling, because the warmth of your hands will soften the coconut oil and make the dough harder to work with.
- A tiny pinch of turmeric in the filling is the easiest way to make these look as stunning as they taste without any artificial coloring.