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Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Curd Cookies, a perfect treat to brighten any occasion. These soft, buttery cookies are filled with creamy homemade lemon curd, offering a refreshing twist with every bite. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them an ideal companion for tea time or as a standout dessert at gatherings. With hints of tang from fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies strike a harmonious balance between sweetness and zest. Plus, they’re easy to make and customizable, allowing you to explore different citrus flavors if desired. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish—these cookies are sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • Pinch (â…› tsp) salt
  • ½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp fine salt

Instructions

  1. To make the lemon curd, whisk together lemon juice, zest, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until thickened (20–25 minutes). Stir in cold butter until smooth and let cool.
  2. For the cookie dough, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix well. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and chill dough for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop chilled dough into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Press a well into each ball and bake for about 10 minutes.
  4. While warm, fill each cookie center with lemon curd and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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