Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Curd Cookies, where soft, buttery cookies embrace a luscious homemade lemon curd filling. With a touch of powdered sugar on top, these treats are perfect for any occasion, from elegant tea parties to relaxed afternoon snacks. The bright tang of lemon flavor paired with a melt-in-your-mouth texture makes each bite a refreshing delight. Easy to prepare and customizable, these cookies will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for curd)
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (for curd)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter (for cookies)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for cookies)
- 1 large egg yolk (for cookies)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Make the lemon curd by whisking together lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cold cubed butter until smooth. Cool completely.
- For the cookie dough, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture and chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop chilled dough into balls, press wells in centers, and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Fill warm cookies with lemon curd and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 24mg