Angel Whispers

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the lemon zest, flour, and salt until just combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a small cookie cutter (about 1-inch diameter) to cut out cookies. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Remove from baking sheets and let cool completely on wire racks. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins To make the filling, combine the beaten egg, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter in the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Stir constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Remove from heat and let cool completely. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins To assemble the cookies, spread about 1 teaspoon of lemon filling onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Dust the finished cookies with confectioners' sugar before serving.