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Lemon Curd Cookies

Delightfully Zesty Lemon Curd Cookies for a Sweet Spring Treat

Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful spring treat bursting with zesty flavor, making them a must-try dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter provides richness and a tender texture
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and promotes browning
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances the overall flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour forms the structure of the cookie
  • 2 large Egg Yolks contribute moisture and bind the ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavor
For the Lemon Filling
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd essential for that refreshing burst of citrus flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • whisk
  • Spoon or Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt, whisking them together to ensure an even distribution.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ¾ cup of unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on medium speed for about 1 minute until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Form the cookie dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Divide the chilled dough into 36 equal portions, rolling each into a ball, and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Using your thumb, gently press down in the center of each cookie ball to create an indentation.
  8. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
  9. While the cookies are still warm, fill each indentation with lemon curd.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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