Description
These Zesty Lemon-Filled Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of lemon flavor in every bite. The buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon curd are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert time.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, forming a soft dough.
- Shape the cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, flatten slightly, and make an indentation in the center of each.
- Fill the cookies: Add lemon curd to the indentations.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if too soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a bakery-style look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
