Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Lemon Curd Cookies, where soft and buttery cookies are filled with silky homemade lemon curd. These treats are light, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a sunny afternoon or a festive gathering. Each cookie offers a beautiful balance of sweet and tangy, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Easy to make and visually appealing with a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies will impress your friends and family while satisfying your cravings for something zesty.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Make the Lemon Curd: Whisk together lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until thickened (20–25 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Cool completely.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. Cream softened butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Press a well into each ball and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Fill: While warm, add about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd to each cookie center. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg