Lemon Sandwich Cookies

These cookies combine best the elements of cookie-making - lightness, texture, flavor. The top is almost a meringue, the filling flavored by lemon.

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

METHOD

Cream together sugar, butter, egg yolk, water and vanilla.

Stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Mix until combined.

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll 7 inches by 1 1/2 inches. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices. Put on inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Beat egg whites just enough to hold together. Fold in nuts. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon nut mixture on half the cookie slices. Bake in preheated 400° F oven until edges begin to brown, about six minutes.

Remove from baking sheet IMMEDIATELY, and let cool on wire racks.

Filling: Combine sugar, butter, lemon peel and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.

Spread filling between cookie halves with the cookie with nut mixture on top.

Yield: About 3 - 4 dozen pieces, 1 1/2 - 2 dozen sandwiches

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Judy Paley

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