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Lemon Curd Cookies on a white marble table with icing sugar.

Easy Lemon Curd Cookies

These Lemon Curd Cookies are a lovely blend of tangy lemon curd and sweet, buttery cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and bursting with fresh citrus flavor.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup lemon curd

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Shape cookies: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Add lemon curd: Once the cookies are cool, spoon a small amount of lemon curd onto each cookie.
  • Serve: Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chill the dough: For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture.
  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor; avoid bottled lemon juice if possible.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing and better incorporation.
  • Uniform cookies: Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized cookies for even baking.
  • Storing: Lemon curd cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: To enjoy warm cookies, reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

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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