Description
These Stuffed Lemon Cookies are a perfect blend of tangy lemon curd and soft, buttery cookie dough. With fresh lemon juice and zest, they offer a sweet yet tart flavor that’s refreshing in every bite. These cookies are easy to make and ideal for tea time, as a gift, or as a delightful homemade treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
- 55 grams caster sugar (1/4 cup)
- 4 grams cornstarch (1 teaspoon)
- 1 egg
- 45 grams fresh lemon juice (3 tablespoons)
- Zest of 1/4 lemon (yellow peel only)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup caster sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra caster sugar for rolling
Instructions
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Lemon Curd Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Let cool and chill in the refrigerator to set.
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Cookie Dough:
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Gradually mix in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
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Assembling the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop a teaspoon of chilled lemon curd and enclose it in a ball of cookie dough, rolling it in sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Try using lime or orange zest for a different citrus twist.
- Substitute gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and an egg substitute.
- Make sure to fully seal the lemon curd inside the dough to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
