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Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

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If you’re in search of a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of sunshine, look no further than this Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe. These charming cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with a tangy homemade lemon curd that brightens any occasion. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a sweet pick-me-up, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. With their vibrant flavor and inviting aroma, they create smiles all around. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in these little bites of happiness!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1½ tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; mix in lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  3. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare lemon curd by cooking lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch, and zest until thickened; stir in cold butter.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough balls on a lined baking sheet; create indentations and fill with cooled lemon curd.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.

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