Lemon Pie Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, 2 cups of the sugar and salt until smooth.
2. 2
   Add all of the lemon juice and half of the zest.
3. 3
   On a low speed, add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until just incorporated.
4. 4
   Turn the cookie dough out onto a board and roll it into a log.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7. 7
   Remove log from the refrigerator and cut it into thin 1/4-inch thick discs.
8. 8
   If using 1 baking sheet, bake the cookies in batches.
9. 9
   Arrange the discs on 2 silicone or parchment lined baking sheets, 1-inch apart, and bake until the edges are just golden, about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, using stand mixer or hand mixer, mix cream cheese with the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and remaining half of the lemon zest.
12. 12
    Top half of the cookies with the cream cheese mixture and cover with another cookie to make a sandwich.
13. 13
    Dust the top of the cookie sandwiches with confectioners' sugar and serve.