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Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

Tangy Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies for Sweet Moments

Delightful Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies that combine buttery goodness with tangy lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/4 lb Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar for coating
  • 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Choose high-quality flour
  • 1 Egg Binds ingredients together
  • pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract Can swap for vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1/3 cup Lemon Curd Opt for thick homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the egg, pinch of salt, and almond extract, and mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls, coat with sugar, and press a thumbprint in each.
  6. Fill each indentation with approximately 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes if desired.

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