Description
These Zesty Lemon-Filled Cookies are a delightful citrusy treat with a burst of lemon flavor in every bite. Soft, buttery cookies with a tangy lemon curd filling, dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Additional:
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and fill cookies: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, flatten, make an indentation, and fill with lemon curd.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought lemon curd.
- For a sharper lemon flavor, add more zest or a pinch of citric acid to the dough.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
