Mothers Day Lemon Butter Snacks (Printable)

Soft bread spread with lemon butter and layered cucumber, herbs, and radishes for a fresh treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemon Butter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

→ Sandwiches

06 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
07 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes, optional
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or dill, finely chopped, optional
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix until light and creamy.
02 - Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of lemon butter on each slice.
03 - Layer thinly sliced cucumber evenly on half of the bread slices. Add radishes and herbs if using. Sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side down. Press gently to adhere.
05 - Using a sharp knife, trim off the crusts if not already done, then cut each sandwich into 3 neat finger sandwiches or triangles.
06 - Arrange on a serving platter and cover with a lightly dampened towel until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The lemon butter is buttery and bright at once, tasting way more impressive than the five ingredients it takes to make it.
  • You can assemble these in under twenty minutes, which means you actually have time to set a beautiful table instead of panicking in the kitchen.
02 -
  • If your bread is even slightly stale, these sandwiches will crumble—so check that it's fresh from the bakery or store that very morning, because day-old bread is the silent killer of finger sandwiches.
  • The lemon butter needs to be at room temperature before you spread it, otherwise you'll tear through the bread trying to coat it evenly, and the whole thing falls apart.
03 -
  • The secret to sandwiches that hold together is spreading butter all the way to the edges of the bread so every layer bonds—no soggy centers or dry corners.
  • Keep your knife wet and wipe it between each cut, because a damp blade slides through soft bread without tearing and gives you those clean, refined edges that make these look restaurant-quality.
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