Lemon Curd Cookies: Silky, Sweet, and Zesty Bliss

Lemon Curd Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth experience with buttery sweetness and a tangy citrus center.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Lemon Curd

1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled is acceptable but fresh is preferred.
1 tbsp Lemon Zest Can substitute with lime or orange zest.
4 large Egg Yolks Should be at room temperature.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Cold for curd.

For the Cookies

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 large Egg Yolk Adds moisture.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
powdered sugar Optional for dusting

Equipment

medium saucepan
Large bowl
whisk
baking sheets
parchment paper
Wire Racks

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until thick.
Remove from heat and stir in cold butter until smooth. Chill until firm.
Prepare cookie dough by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add yolk and vanilla.
Combine with dry ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough into balls and indent centers. Bake for 9-10 minutes.
Fill cookies with lemon curd and cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the cookie dough for at least an hour and use fresh ingredients for best results.

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