Lemon Curd Cookies
Delightful cookies bursting with citrus flavor, balancing the tang of lemon with a sweet, crumbly texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon curd Use homemade or store-bought.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
- Stir in the lemon curd until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the center is still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
- Serve fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, alongside tea or lemonade.
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Notes
For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest or use homemade lemon curd. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help maintain the shape. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.