Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Curd Cookies, where sweet and tangy flavors unite in a soft, bite-sized treat. Perfect for baby showers, weddings, or summer picnics, these charming cookies are not only visually appealing but also tantalizingly delicious. Each cookie is a thumbprint masterpiece filled with homemade lemon curd, making them a unique addition to any dessert table. Easy to make and sure to impress, you’ll fall in love with their refreshing taste and adorable presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 curd)
- 3 egg yolks (for curd)
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch (for curd)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and create an indentation using your thumb.
- For the lemon curd: Whisk lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in cold butter until melted.
- Fill each cookie indentation with warm lemon curd and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg