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Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these zesty Lemon Curd Cookies featuring buttery sugar cookie cups filled with a luscious, homemade lemon curd. Perfectly balanced with tangy citrus and sweet richness, these cookies are a refreshing treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Cups

  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Lemon Curd Filling

  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup butter (cold and cubed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for baking the cookie cups.
  2. Cream the base: In a stand mixer bowl, combine the room temperature butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Using the paddle attachment, beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and flavoring: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping the sides between additions. Mix in vanilla extract and salt just until combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, and all-purpose flour. Gradually add this mixture into the creamed wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Shape cookie cups: Using an ice cream scoop, form 1-inch balls of dough and place them in a greased mini muffin tin. Press the opposite end of the scoop into the center of each dough ball to create a cup shape.
  6. Bake the cups: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare lemon curd filling: In a blender, combine lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth to ensure a uniform texture.
  8. Cook the lemon curd: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring it to a rapid boil around 172 degrees F, then remove from heat.
  9. Finish filling: Whisk in cold cubed butter until the lemon curd is completely smooth and creamy.
  10. Fill the cookie cups: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of lemon curd into each cooled cookie cup. Allow them to cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled and set.
  11. Serve: Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Pressing the cookie dough with the ice cream scoop helps achieve uniform cup shapes for filling.
  • Constant stirring while cooking lemon curd prevents lumps and ensures a silky finish.
  • Refrigeration enhances the lemon curd setting and intensifies the flavor.
  • Optional powdered sugar adds a pretty, sweet garnish.

Keywords: Lemon Curd Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Sugar Cookie Cups, Homemade Lemon Curd, Citrus Dessert

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