Description
These Zesty Lemon-Filled Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. The buttery cookies filled with tangy lemon curd are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat 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. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix into a soft dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough onto the baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are beginning to turn golden. Press the centers again while warm to deepen the indentations.
- Fill Cookies: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of lemon curd into each cookie center. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemony flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
