How to Make Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a lemony treat that just screams sunshine and happiness. And when you combine the bright, tangy flavor of lemon curd with the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a thumbprint cookie, you have a match made in dessert heaven. These Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and they're sure to become a new favorite in your cookie repertoire.

What makes these cookies special is the homemade lemon curd that's nestled in the center. It's...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium lemon, zested
  • ½ cup lemon curd

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly creamed. Gradually mix in flour, 1 cup at a time. Add lemon zest and mix until well blended.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Make an indent in the center of each using your thumb. Put a small spoonful of lemon curd into each indent.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 6mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg