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Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies: Zesty Treats for Every Occasion

Delight in these Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies, perfect for any occasion with a zesty burst of flavor.
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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: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour using King Arthur yield best results
For the Filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Curd store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg, salt, and almond extract until fully combined.
  3. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and form the dough into marble-sized balls.
  6. Press a thumbprint indentation into each ball and fill with lemon curd.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results and avoid overmixing to ensure tender cookies.

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