Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of these Lemon Curd Cookies, an exquisite treat that combines the sweetness of soft sugar cookies with a luscious homemade lemon curd filling. These delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic, wedding reception, or cozy tea party. Their bite-sized nature makes them ideal for sharing and impressing guests. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create these scrumptious lemony delights at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking together lemon juice, sugar, corn starch, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter and lemon zest; let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract, followed by lemon zest.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and create indents with your thumb. Fill each with lemon curd.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg