Lemon Curd Cookies (Printable)
Buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon curd for a perfect sweet and zesty treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
07 - 1/2 cup lemon curd
→ Finishing
08 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper
02 - In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
03 - Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined
04 - Gradually blend flour and salt until dough just comes together
05 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls, arrange 2 inches apart on prepared sheet
06 - Press thumb or spoon into center of each ball to form well
07 - Spoon 1/2 teaspoon lemon curd into each indentation
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges begin turning golden
09 - Let rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, transfer to wire rack, dust with powdered sugar if desired
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- These cookies strike that magical balance between rich and refreshing
- The dough comes together in minutes and bakes up tender every single time
02 -
- Overfilling the centers will cause the curd to bubble over during baking
- The dough is quite soft, so chill it for 15 minutes if it becomes difficult to work with
03 -
- Chill your baking sheet between batches if you are making multiple batches
- A small cookie scoop creates perfectly uniform portions every time