Lemon Curd Cookies

Craving something light, tangy, and perfectly sweet to accompany your afternoon tea or brighten up a dull day? Look no further than these delightful Lemon Curd Cookies! They feature a buttery cookie base that’s beautifully infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, topped off with a luscious dollop of lemon curd. The result is a cookie that’s as tasty as it is gorgeous.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup – Unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup – Caster sugar or powdered sugar
• 1 – Egg yolk (no whites)
• ½ tbsp – Grated lemon zest
• 1 tbsp – Lemon juice
• ½ tsp – Salt
• 1¼ cups – All-purpose flour
• ½ cup – Lemon curd

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set the temperature to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a baking tray by lining it with a parchment sheet.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until smooth and pale. This step should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg yolk, grated lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
4. Incorporate Flour: With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour. Mix just until moist clumps form. Avoid over-mixing.
5. Form Dough: Using your hands, gather the dough into a ball. Be gentle to avoid over-handling.
6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and shape it into a 1-inch ball. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking tray, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
7. Create Indentations: With a floured finger, gently press into the center of each dough ball to create a well that can hold about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
8. Bake First Round: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake until the cookies are firm and lightly golden on the bottom, around 18 to 20 minutes.
9. Fill with Lemon Curd: Take the tray out and, if needed, lightly press the indentations again. Immediately spoon lemon curd into each cookie well.
10. Bake Again or Serve Fresh: You can place the cookies back in the oven for a couple of minutes just to set the lemon curd, or skip this step if serving them fresh.
11. Garnish & Serve: Lightly dust the cookies with icing sugar before serving.

Key Details:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
• Yield: Makes about 20 cookies

Final Tips:

• Choosing Lemons: Opt for fresh, organic lemons for the zest and juice, as they will infuse your cookies with a burst of flavor.
• Adjusting Sweetness: Depending on your lemon curd’s tartness, you can add more powdered sugar if desired.

With these Lemon Curd Cookies, you’ll have a perfect combination of buttery and citrusy flavors that are bound to impress. Whether you’re baking for a party or simply treating yourself, they will surely become a household favorite. Enjoy!

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