Lemon Clove Cookie Sandwiches (Gluten-Free Recipe)
These melt-in-your-mouth gluten-free cookies combine refreshing lemon with aromatic cloves, creating a memorable treat.
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Ingredients
Cookie
3 Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
4 cup3
4 cup powdered sugar1
2 teaspoon lemon extract1 2
3 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend (see below)1
4 teaspoon ground cloves1
8 teaspoon saltCoarse grain sugar
Filling
2 1
2 cups powdered sugar1 Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
4 cup2 tablespoons lemon juice
1
2 teaspoon lemon extract1 to 2 teaspoons milk
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine 3/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; continue beating until combined. Add gluten-free flour blend, cloves and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
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STEP 2
Divide dough in half; on surface sprinkled lightly with gluten-free flour blend, shape each half into 8-inch log, flouring hands with gluten-free flour blend, if necessary. Wrap each log in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
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STEP 3
Heat oven to 350ºF.
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STEP 4
Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle half of cookies with coarse grain sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
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STEP 5
Combine all filling ingredients in bowl, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Beat on low speed until well mixed. Spread about 2 teaspoons filling onto bottom-side of each cookie without sugar. Top with remaining cookies, sugar-side up.
Tip #1
Gluten-Free Flour Blend: Combine 2 cups rice flour, 2/3 cup potato starch, 1/3 cup tapioca flour and 1 teaspoon xanthan gum. Use appropriate amount for recipe; store remainder in container with tight-fitting lid. Stir before using.
Tip #2
- If necessary, re-shape refrigerated logs before slicing.
Tip #3
This recipe was developed using alternative flours and products labeled as “gluten-free.” The best source for additional information is the ingredient listing on product packaging. Learn about gluten-free baking.
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