Description
Delightful lemon thumbprint cookies blend zesty citrus with buttery sweetness, creating a perfect teatime treat. Italian bakery traditions inspire these delicate cookies that melt in your palate and invite you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon curd
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip butter and sugar until airy and pale, then incorporate egg yolks, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and vibrant lemon zest until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the mixture, creating a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Shape the dough into small spheres, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and arrange them evenly on the lined baking sheet.
- Using your thumb or a rounded utensil, carefully create a gentle depression in the center of each cookie.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indication of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool momentarily, maintaining their soft texture.
- Delicately fill each indentation with bright, tangy lemon curd, ensuring complete coverage.
- Optional: Dust the cookies with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Make sure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and easier dough formation.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the most vibrant, tangy flavor that enhances the cookie’s overall taste.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the cookies’ perfect thumbprint shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg