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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies dusted with powdered sugar placed on top of a wire rack

Lemon Curd Cookies

Chef Bella
These buttery lemon curd cookies have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a tangy lemon curd filling. Perfect for tea time or any citrus lover’s craving!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade
  • Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make Dough: Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and salt, then mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Shape Cookies: Roll into 1-inch balls, place on the baking sheet, and press an indentation in the center.
  • Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Fill with Lemon Curd: Let cookies cool slightly, then add ½ teaspoon of lemon curd into each indentation.
  • Enjoy: Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.