Lemon Curd Cookies
Crisp edges, soft centers, and a burst of tangy lemon flavor—these Lemon Curd Cookies are a lemon lover’s dream!
Servings: 35 cookies
Cost: $5.17
Equipment
- Candy Thermometer for making the lemon curd
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Sheet pan (15" x 10")
Ingredients
Cookies
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup 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 cup sugar for rolling the cookies in
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 drop almond extract optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make lemon curd at least a day in advance. Chill for at least 8 hours (see note 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. 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.
- Roll dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar, then press a small indent into the center of each ball. Arrange on a lined sheet pan, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes). Fill indents with chilled lemon curd (careful to not overfill at all), then refrigerate for 10 more minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes, until edges are very lightly browned and tops are set.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining cookies.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients in a bowl, adjusting cream/milk for desired thickness. Transfer to a plastic bag and cut off the tip. Drizzle over cookies and allow to set.
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Notes
Note 1: For precise flour measurement, use a food scale (315 grams).
Note 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.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Best enjoyed within 3–4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 40.1mg | Sodium: 9.1mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13.9g