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Clementine Cream Cookie Sandwiches - Savory Splash

Clementine Cream Cookie Sandwiches - Irresistibly Sweet Treats!

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Clementine Cream Cookie Sandwiches, cookies, dessert, easy recipes, Sweet Treats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 210kcal
Clementine Cream Cookie Sandwiches are a delightful twist on a classic, offering zesty cream and buttery cookies.
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be swapped for brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder freshness is key
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla

For the Cream Filling

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese consider vegan option
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 2 tablespoon Clementine Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Clementine Zest recommended for flavor

Instructions

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  • Drop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, clementine juice, and zest until smooth.
  • Spread cream filling on the bottom of one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
  • Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Keep cookies in an airtight container for freshness. Can freeze assembled sandwiches for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg