Lemon Moments

Name: Lemon Moments
Ingredients: for cookies-; *200g unsalted butter, room temperature; *1/4 teaspoon salt; *1/2 cup confectioners sugar; *1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; *1/2 cup cornstarch; *1 teaspoon vanilla extract; *zest of one lemon; filling-; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 50 grams unsalted butter, room temperature; juice of one lemon

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Ingredients

for cookies-
*200g unsalted butter, room temperature
*1/4 teaspoon salt
*1/2 cup confectioners sugar
*1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
*1/2 cup cornstarch
*1 teaspoon vanilla extract
*zest of one lemon
filling-
1 cup confectioners sugar
50 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
juice of one lemon

Directions

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