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Lemon Curd Cookies

These Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and tart, featuring a luscious lemon curd center that brightens your day and elevates your afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened, not melted.
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons (174 g) granulated sugar Use part of this sugar for rolling the cookie balls.
  • 1 Lemon zest from one lemon
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup prepared lemon curd Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract This is the secret ingredient!
  • 1 1/4 cups 1 1/4 cup (155 g) powdered sugar For the glaze.
  • 2-3 tablespoons 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed Adjust based on preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring well.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
  6. Scoop out roughly 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in the remaining sugar, and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, making indentations for the lemon curd.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes until the tops are dry and the bottoms are golden brown.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. Mix lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla to create a glaze.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set for 15 minutes.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Consider adding limoncello for extra flavor or experimenting with different fillings such as raspberry jam or coconut.