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Lemon Curd Cookies

Delightful cookies bursting with lemon flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking, British
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 Cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Brands like Kerrygold offer excellent flavor
  • 1/2 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for the best taste
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour King Arthur Flour is my go-to for quality
  • Pinch of salt
Lemon Curd Filling
  • 3/4 Cup lemon curd Store-bought or homemade, but homemade is recommended for freshness

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt, mixing well. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and sugar. Beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing on high for another minute.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until fully combined. You’ll know it’s ready when the dough forms a cohesive ball.
Chill the Dough
  1. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about one hour.
Preheat and Shape
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Roll the chilled dough into about 36 balls (roughly 1 tablespoon each) and place them evenly spaced on the prepared tray.
Create Indents
  1. Use your thumb to create a small well in the center of each dough ball.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
Fill with Lemon Curd
  1. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, fill each indent with lemon curd while they’re still warm.
Cool Down
  1. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool at room temperature.

Notes

Don't skip the chill time; it enhances the texture and flavor. Dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of elegance.