Description
Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the sweetness of soft sugar cookies with the zesty brightness of homemade lemon curd. These cookies feature an elegant thumbprint design, making them not only delicious but also visually stunning for any occasion, from baby showers to summer parties. Their refreshing flavor and appealing presentation will make them a highlight at your next gathering. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these Lemon Curd Cookies are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lemon juice (for the curd)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ cup butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Make the lemon curd: In a saucepan, mix lemon juice, egg yolks, and sugar over medium heat until combined. Stir in corn starch and zest; cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cubed cold butter until melted. Let cool.
- Prepare the cookie dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar in a mixer until fluffy. Add lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- Shape the cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheets, and create indentations using your thumb or spoon.
- Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before filling with cooled lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg