Description
Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness with a zesty lemon kick. These charming cookies, resembling bite-sized lemon pies, are made from soft sugar cookie dough filled with homemade lemon curd. Their vibrant flavor and beautiful presentation make them an ideal dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a casual gathering or an elegant celebration. With easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels. Impress your guests with these refreshing Lemon Curd Cookies that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 3 egg yolks (for curd)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Portion out dough on the baking sheet; create indents in each cookie.
- Prepare lemon curd by whisking lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter until melted.
- Fill cookie indents with lemon curd and bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg