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The BEST Lemon Curd Cookies

The BEST Lemon Curd Cookies for a Bright, Sweet Treat

The BEST Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery shortbread and tangy lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour You can use cake flour for a more tender bite.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Keeps your cookies soft and lightly puffy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use freshly grated zest for vibrant flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Always use softened butter.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and depth.
  • 1 large Egg Use a room-temperature egg.
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed juice is essential.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the curd.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Ensures smooth and creamy curd.
  • 3 Egg Yolks Adds richness and helps thicken the curd.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • medium saucepan
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, lemon zest, powdered sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract. Cream the ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the room-temperature egg and mix until well incorporated. Gradually fold in all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, roll into balls, and indent the center with your thumb.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
Lemon Curd Preparation
  1. Whisk together fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Continuously stir for about 5 minutes until thickened, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Assembling Cookies
  1. Once the cookies are cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar and fill each indent with lemon curd.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for flavor and ensure room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.

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