Description
These lemon curd thumbprint cookies feature a perfect balance of tangy lemon curd and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie texture. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they are perfect for gifting or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) lemon curd
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon gently into the center of each ball to create a well.
- Spoon roughly ½ teaspoon of lemon curd into each indentation. If the curd is too runny, chill it in the fridge before filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden and cookies feel set but not hard.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if possible to prevent spreading and make shaping easier. Use room temperature butter and egg for best texture. Press thumb gently to avoid cracks. Watch oven closely starting at 12 minutes. Let cookies cool completely for best texture. Optional: add lemon zest to dough for extra lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 1.5-
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: lemon curd cookies, thumbprint cookies, lemon cookies, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe, buttery cookies, lemon dessert