Lemon Curd Cookies
Bright, buttery lemon curd cookies bursting with tangy citrus flavor — perfect for tea parties, spring gatherings, or an elegant homemade treat.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $6–$8
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer or whisk To cream butter and sugar
- 2 Mixing bowls Glass or ceramic preferred
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For dry and wet ingredients
- 1 Lemon zester For fresh zest
- 1 Citrus juicer For fresh lemon juice
- 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment paper
- 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling cookies
- 1 Cookie scoop To shape even dough balls
- 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F (175°C)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter, softened Unsalted preferred
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs Room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Freshly grated
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch For soft texture
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ cup Lemon curd Homemade or store-bought
- Powdered sugar For dusting
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, zest, and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients; fold into wet.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Form balls, make indents, and fill with lemon curd.
- Bake 12–15 min until edges are golden.
- Cool on rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 35g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg