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Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies That Burst with Citrus Love

These Lemon Curd Cookies offer a vibrant zesty flavor with a tender texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For tender texture
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Standard for classic taste
  • 1 large Whole Egg Binding agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Morton’s Kosher Salt For balanced flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Lightens texture
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
For the Lemon Curd
  • 0.75 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Avoid bottled juices
  • 3 large Egg Yolks For richness
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the curd
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Added for silkiness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest, mixing until just combined.
  4. Roll dough into balls and make a deep indentation using your thumb; chill for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake cookies for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
Lemon Curd Preparation
  1. Whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Strain if desired.
Assembling Cookies
  1. Once cookies and curd are cooled, fill cookie indents with lemon curd.
  2. Allow cookies to sit for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results. Do not rush the chilling process to maintain cookie shape.

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