Key Lime Pie Sandwich Cookies

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

RESTING TIME: -

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES

SERVING: 12 - 24

INGREDIENTS: Graham Cracker Cookies

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour

• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1 egg yolk

Key Lime Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened )

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 3 tablespoon key lime zest

• 2 tablespoon key lime juice

Instructions Graham Cracker Cookies

• Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats.

• Cream together butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and egg yolk and blend.

• In a separate bowl, combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda.

• Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. They may not seem to come together right away but keep blending until your dough sticks together {1-2 minutes}.

• Roll dough into 1-inch sized balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar to coat.

• Bake for 6-7 minutes, until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned. Cool 5 or so minutes on cookie sheet and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Key Lime Cream Cheese Filling:

• Beat cream cheese with a stand or hand mixer until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix until completely incorporated.

• Add the lime juice and zest and mix. Taste and adjust lime if desired ( I like mine more tart!).

Assembly:

• Spread 1 or so tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a cooled cookie. Top with a second cookie.

Notes -Makes 12 'sandwiches', or 24 total cookies.Don't assemble cookie sandwiches until just prior to serving.

-If you would like to firm up the filling, chill for an hour or so before assembling the sandwiches.