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Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies: Soft Citrus Treasures You’ll Adore

Lemon Curd Cookies are delightful sweets that perfectly blend citrus flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar do not substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest from one lemon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use classic vanilla extract
  • 1 whole Large Whole Egg acts as a binding agent
  • 1 pinch Morton’s Kosher Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice is crucial
For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 large Egg Yolk adds richness
  • 2 large Whole Eggs for a creamy texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the curd
  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice for vibrant flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest from one lemon
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter for curd

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fine Sieve
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill the dough for 60 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Create indents in the dough, chill again for 30 minutes.
  3. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Whisk together egg yolk, whole eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Strain and stir in butter until smooth.
  5. Once cookies are cool, fill the indents with lemon curd. Allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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