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Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies for a Zesty Sweet Treat

Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies are delightful sweet and tangy treats that impress at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 large Egg Yolk for vegan, use flax egg
Filling
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd store-bought or homemade
Dusting
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Cream together 1 cup butter and 0.5 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate 1 egg yolk into the mixture until fully combined.
  4. Gradually mix in 2 cups flour until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Create a thumbprint in the center of each dough ball.
  7. Fill each indentation with lemon curd.
  8. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be filled with various jams or curds for versatility. Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.

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