Petite Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon curd is a traditional English spread made from lemons, sugar, butter, and eggs. It is commonly used in desserts and pastries, adding a tangy and refreshing flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Petite Lemon Curd Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated Sugar
• 2 unit Egg Yolk
• 2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 12 tablespoon Lemon Curd

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
8. Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of lemon curd.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.