Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Curd Cookies, where soft sugar cookie cups cradle a luscious homemade lemon curd filling. Perfect for any celebration, these cookies offer a refreshing burst of citrus flavor that will impress your guests at baby showers, weddings, or summer picnics. Easy to make and visually stunning, they provide a unique twist on traditional desserts. Enjoy the bright, tangy taste of fresh lemons in every bite!
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
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and press an indentation into each ball.
- For the lemon curd: Heat lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and zest in a saucepan until thickened. Stir in butter until smooth.
- Fill cookie indentations with lemon curd and bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg