Description
There’s something undeniably alluring about the bright, tangy taste of lemon curd paired with the soft, crumbly texture of freshly baked cookies. Each bite of these Lemon Curd Cookies offers a burst of lemony freshness, enveloped in a sweet and tender crumb, making them a delightful treat for any time of day. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, these cookies promise to fill your baking experience with zest and joy.
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
Instructions
Heat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment sheet.
Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until smooth and pale, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Beat in yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
With mixer on low, beat in flour just until moist clumps form.
Gather the dough with your hands into a ball, handling it very lightly.
Shape 1 tablespoon of dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Using a floured finger, make a deep indentation in the center of each ball, just enough to hold 1 tsp lemon curd.
Bake until firm and lightly golden on bottom, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and, if necessary, press indentations lightly again. Immediately fill with curd.
Bake again for a couple of minutes just to set the curd, or skip if serving fresh.
Lightly dust with icing sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes