Description
Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tangy brightness of homemade lemon curd with a soft and buttery sugar cookie base. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to elegant weddings. With a zesty flavor profile and stunning presentation, they are sure to be a hit among lemon lovers. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for bakers at all skill levels looking to add a refreshing twist to their dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lemon juice (for filling)
- 3 egg yolks (for filling)
- 1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed) for filling
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and create indentations with your thumb.
- In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest over medium heat until thickened; stir in cold butter.
- Fill each cookie indentation with lemon curd and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg