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Easy Lemon Curd Cookies

Indulge in these Lemon Curd Cookies, featuring a crumbly, spiced cookie base and a zesty lemon curd center. The harmony of flavors and textures will make these your new go-to cookies.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup room-temperature unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup lemon curd, homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  • Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy and light, about 2 minutes.
  • Incorporate the Egg: Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, in 2-3 batches, mixing until just combined.

Shape and Bake Cookies

  • Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Make Indentations: Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to create an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
  • Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.

Filling and Final Touches

  • Add Lemon Curd: Once cookies are out of the oven and still warm, fill each indentation with lemon curd.
  • Optional: Dust the edges of the cookies with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Let Them Cool
  • Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Lemon Curd: You can either use store-bought lemon curd or make your own.
  • Storage: Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Serving: These cookies are best served the day they are made but will keep for several days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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