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Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies

Lemon Curd Cookies offer a delicate balance of buttery shortbread and tangy citrus richness, perfect for your slow-living afternoon tea. Each bite is a refreshing burst of citrus with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: Approximately 24 cookies servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted Grass-Fed Butter
  • Organic Cane Sugar
  • Farm-Fresh Egg Yolks
  • Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
  • All-Purpose Heirloom Flour
  • Homemade or High-Quality Lemon Curd
  • Fresh Lemon Zest
  • Fine Sea Salt

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate egg yolks, vanilla paste, and lemon zest; mix until combined.
  3. Add sifted flour and salt; mix gently until no white streaks remain.
  4. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop dough and shape into balls, placing them on prepared sheets.
  7. Create a well in each ball and fill with lemon curd.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth emulsion in the dough. Avoid over-baking to maintain tenderness.