I promise these soft Lemon Raspberry Sandwich Sugar Cookies hold their shape beautifully after baking and stay perfectly tender and crisp, even when topped with my homemade citrusy raspberry compote and filled with a sweet lemon-raspberry cream. Each cookie bakes crisp at the edges and soft and chewy in the center. They’re bright, tangy, and the cutest thing to share for Valentine’s Day or any spring celebration.

I was so excited to bake these sugar cookies. I’ve had these cutters forever, and they were completely forgotten until they finally saw the light of day. The cool thing about them is that you can create a double filling, adding more texture, contrast, and flavor to each cookie. And settling for one filling when you can have two?

I’ll be the first to admit I don’t have the patience or skill for elaborate cookie decorations. But with these cookie…