Lemon Curd Cookies (Print Version)

Bright, buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon curd for the perfect sweet and zesty balance.

# What You 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, store-bought or homemade

→ Optional Finishing

08 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually blend in all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
06 - Gently press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each dough ball to form a well.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd into each indentation, being careful not to overfill.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges begin to turn light golden brown. Centers should remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully before serving.
10 - Lightly dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They are impossibly simple to make but taste like something from a fancy bakery
  • The tangy lemon curd cuts through the buttery richness in the most perfect way
02 -
  • The dough is quite soft so if your kitchen is warm, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping to prevent the cookies from spreading too much
  • Lemon curd can bubble up in the oven so do not overfill the centers or you will end up with a sticky mess on your baking sheet
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon to ensure all cookies are the same size for even baking
  • If the centers puff up too much during baking, gently press them down with the back of a spoon while they are still warm

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