Frozen Strawberry Parfait Sandwiches
Strawberries come alive with the zing of citrus, which is why these restaurant-worthy parfait sandwiches sing. The butter-rich shortbread cookies are spiked with a dusting of lemon zest, while the…
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
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In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add the egg yolk and lemon zest, beating until smooth. At low speed, or with a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients until smooth. Shape the dough into a disc and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick sheet. With a 2 ½-inch (6 cm) round cookie cutter, cut out 24 cookies. Reuse the scraps. Place on
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the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
Strawberries come alive with the zing of citrus, which is why these restaurant-worthy parfait sandwiches sing. The butter-rich shortbread cookies are spiked with a dusting of lemon zest, while the filling balances luscious strawberry cream with a bright squeeze of lemon juice.
