Description
Lemon Curd Cookies offer an irresistible flavor and simple preparation. With zesty lemon juice and rich butter, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice, about 3 large lemons
- 1 tbsp (10 g) lemon zest, about 2 lemons
- 4 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut in cubes
- 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
- 1 tbsp (10 g) lemon zest
- 1/4-1/2 cup (32-65 g) powdered sugar (for sprinkling over the baked cookies)
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk until mixed well.
- Heat over medium-low for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in cold cubed butter until melted completely.
- Transfer to a heat-proof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool fully.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Make sure to whisk the butter in slowly to create a smooth curd.
Chill the cookies before baking for a better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg