Description
Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the soft, buttery texture of sugar cookies with a zesty homemade lemon curd filling. These bite-sized cookies are perfect for any occasion, from baby showers to summer picnics. Their vibrant flavor and charming appearance will leave your guests craving more. Easy to make and customizable, you can experiment with different citrus flavors or toppings to suit your taste. With their impressive presentation and refreshing taste, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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 filling)
- 3 egg yolks (for curd filling)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Cream together the room-temperature butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop chilled dough onto lined baking sheets. Press down in the center to form an indentation.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- While cooling, prepare lemon curd by whisking lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in cold butter until melted.
- Once cookies are cool, fill each indentation with lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg