Lemon Curd Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon curd, offering sweet and zesty flavors in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

07 - 1/2 cup (120 g) lemon curd

→ Finishing

08 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
04 - Gradually mix in flour and salt until dough just comes together.
05 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Press thumb or back of spoon into center of each ball to create deep well.
07 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon lemon curd.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges just begin turning golden brown.
09 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The buttery dough melts in your mouth while the lemon curd provides this perfect zesty surprise that wakes up your taste buds
  • These cookies come together in under 40 minutes but look like you spent hours on them, fooling everyone into thinking you're some kind of baking wizard
02 -
  • Pressing too deep when making the thumbprint will cause the lemon curd to leak out during baking, creating a sticky mess that still tastes delicious but looks tragic
  • Overfilled cookies result in curd bubbling over and caramelizing on the baking sheet, which tastes amazing but makes cleanup an absolute nightmare
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping if your kitchen is particularly warm, which prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven
  • Use a small melon baller or measuring spoon to portion the lemon curd so each cookie gets exactly the same amount and bakes evenly

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