Lemon Curd Cookies
These delectable cookies are made with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a tangy lemon curd filling that oozes with bright, refreshing flavors.
Servings 4 People
Calories 160kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cookies baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2½ cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Lemon curd
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a log, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and slice them into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Place the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie round.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Tips for Making Perfect Lemon Curd Cookies
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted. It should be at room temperature for the best results.
- Use fresh lemon curd for the filling to ensure a vibrant, tangy flavor.
- Chill the dough logs thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean, even cuts.
- Don’t overmix the dough when combining the dry ingredients. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
- Experiment with different shapes and sizes for the cookie rounds to add variety to your presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 30g | Calories: 160kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 75mg