Description
These Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. The buttery cookies with a hint of lemon zest are filled with tangy lemon curd, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a finishing touch to these beautiful and delicious cookies.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Additional:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Press an indentation into the center of each ball.
- Fill and bake: Spoon lemon curd into the center of each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough before baking if too soft.
- Experiment with different curd flavors like raspberry or orange.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
