Description

Indulge in the delightful flavor of our Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe, perfect for any occasion. These soft sugar cookies feature a bright and zesty lemon curd filling that adds a refreshing twist to your dessert table. Ideal for baby showers, weddings, or summer picnics, these cookies are both visually appealing and incredibly easy to make. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant citrus flavor, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy them warm or chilled for a delightful treat year-round!

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)
1½ tablespoon corn starch (for filling)
2 tablespoons lemon zest (for filling)
1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed, for filling)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually combine with the wet mixture.
Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and create thumbprint indentations.
For the filling, cook lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter.
Fill each cookie indentation with lemon curd and bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Cool on wire racks before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 35mg