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Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies

The ultimate treat for lemon lovers! Lemon Curd Cookies combine buttery cookie goodness with a zesty lemon curd center. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence. Make them today!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 35 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/4 cups flour see note 1
  • 1/2 cup prepared lemon curd see note 2
  • 1/3 cups sugar for rolling the cookies in
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 drop almond extract optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer
  • Hand mixer
  • Sheet pan (15" x 10")

Method
 

  1. Make lemon curd at least a day in advance. Chill for at least 8 hours.
  2. Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in vanilla, cornstarch, and salt. Add flour and beat on low until just combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Roll dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar, then press a small indent into the center of each ball.
  5. Arrange on a lined sheet pan, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes).
  6. Fill indents with chilled lemon curd (careful to not overfill at all), then refrigerate for 10 more minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes, until edges are very lightly browned and tops are set.
  8. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  9. Whisk together glaze ingredients in a bowl, adjusting cream/milk for desired thickness.
  10. Transfer to a plastic bag and cut off the tip. Drizzle over cookies and allow to set.

Notes

  • Tip 1: For precise flour measurement, use a food scale (315 grams).
  • Tip 2: Use store-bought lemon curd or make your own (homemade tastes better!). If making homemade, you’ll have leftovers—see blog for ideas on how to use them.
  • Tip 3: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Best enjoyed within 3–4 days.