Description
Zesty lemon thumbprint cookies blend buttery richness with tangy citrus notes. Homemade desserts like these invite you to savor sweet-tart perfection in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
Filling and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Finishing:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet for optimal cookie performance.
- Blend softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to develop a rich, fragrant foundation.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the creamy mixture, working until a cohesive, tender dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape the dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, placing them evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a delicate well in the center of each cookie using your thumb, ensuring a consistent indentation for the lemon filling.
- Carefully fill each dimple with vibrant lemon curd, distributing the tangy spread evenly across the cookie surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for edges to transform into a golden-brown hue.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before finishing with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Gently warm butter to room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality lemon curd for the most vibrant citrus flavor and bright tang.
- Chill dough for 15-20 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain clean cookie edges.
- Make gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg