Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe
If you love bright, tangy desserts, this Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ cup lemon curd homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light, fluffy and creamy.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir until soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough
- Cover dough with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking tray with parchment paper.
Shape the Cookies
- Take small dough portions and roll into balls. Place on tray, spaced apart.
Make Indentations
- Press center of each ball with thumb or spoon to create a small well.
Fill with Lemon Curd
- Spoon about ½ teaspoon of lemon curd into each indentation carefully.
Bake Cookies
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Cool on Tray
- Let cookies cool on tray for five minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
Dust with Powdered Sugar
- Once cooled, dust cookies lightly with powdered sugar for elegant finish.
Serve and Enjoy
- Arrange cookies on plate and serve with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest in curd for brighter flavor.
- Chill dough longer for thicker cookies.
- Try raspberry or orange curd for different flavor twist.
- Use piping bag for neat lemon curd filling.
- Do not overfill wells; lemon curd may spill while baking.
- Store cookies in airtight container to maintain freshness.