English Lemon Curd Cookies

Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible English Lemon Curd Cookies! Featuring a buttery, tender shortbread base and a luscious dollop of tangy lemon curd, these cookies strike the perfect balance between rich and refreshing. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, this classic treat takes just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in only 12 minutes. The thumbprint design not only creates a charming homemade look but also ensures every bite bursts with zesty citrus flavor. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and serve them at afternoon tea, festive gatherings, or as an everyday indulgence. These delightful lemon cookies are bound to be a crowd-pleaser for lemon lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 240 grams All-purpose flour
• 170 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 grams Lemon curd
• 15 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.

Step 7

Using the back of a teaspoon (or your thumb), gently press into the center of each dough ball to create a small indentation for the lemon curd.

Step 8

Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd, being careful not to overfill.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just turning golden. The cookies should remain pale and soft in the center.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	682.2 grams (682.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3161

Total Fat 162.80g	209%
Saturated Fat 100.10g	501%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 981mg	327%
Sodium 1388mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 403.30g	147%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 219.20g
Protein 33.70g	67%

Vitamin D 84IU	419%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 412mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 50.2%