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Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe
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These delightful Lemon Curd Cookies combine the sweetness of soft sugar cookies with a refreshing lemon curd filling, creating the perfect treat for any occasion. Their charming thumbprint shape and zesty flavor make them an instant favorite at baby showers, weddings, and summer gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies not only taste amazing but also offer a touch of homemade goodness that will impress your guests. Serve them at your next event or enjoy them as a sweet afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup cold butter (cubed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and create indentations with your thumb on prepared sheets.
  5. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. For the lemon curd: Whisk lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter until melted.
  7. Once cookies are cool, fill each thumbprint with fresh lemon curd.

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