Ingredients
For the cookies:
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
For the filling & coating:
• ½ cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Mix in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 6-inch log. Chill 1 hour (or freeze 20 mins).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice logs into ¼-inch rounds. Press a small indentation into the center of each.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble: Spoon a small amount of lemon curd into the center of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
- Roll the edges in toasted coconut to coat.
✨ Serve chilled—the perfect balance of buttery, tart, and tropical!
💡 Make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days. Keep refrigerated if using fresh lemon curd.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins + 1 hr chill , Cook Time : 10 mins , Total Time : 1 hr 40 mins , Servings : 18 sandwich cookies , Calories : 120 per cookie , Net Carbs: 14g , Fats: 7g , Protein: 2g