Lemon Curd Cookies
Deliciously buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon curd, perfect for a refreshing treat any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and lemon zest, mixing until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the lemon curd until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, consider adding more lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice. Make sure your butter is at room temperature for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg