LEMON THUMBPRINT COOKIES
These Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with a tangy lemon curd center. A perfect combination of sweet and citrusy, they make a delightful treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
**For the Cookies:**
– 200g unsalted butter, softened
– 100g granulated sugar
– 1 large egg yolk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 250g all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Zest of 1 lemon
**For the Lemon Filling:**
– 120g lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
**For Dusting (Optional):**
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into small balls (about 20g each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indent in the center of each cookie.
7. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough. If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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