Description
Discover the delightful taste of Lemon Curd Cookies, a charming treat that will brighten any occasion. These Lemon Thumbprint Cookies feature a soft sugar cookie base filled with zesty homemade lemon curd, offering a refreshing burst of citrus in every bite. Perfect for baby showers, weddings, or summer gatherings, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing. With a simple recipe that’s great for bakers of all skill levels, you can easily impress your guests and enjoy these sweet-tart cookies at home.
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)
- 3 egg yolks (for curd)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon zest, then add eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls on lined baking sheets and create an indentation with your thumb.
- Prepare lemon curd by whisking together lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened; stir in cold butter.
- Fill each cookie indentation with lemon curd and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg