Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Lemon Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect combination of buttery texture and vibrant lemon curd filling. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for any occasion—from tea parties to casual gatherings. The tangy lemon curd center adds a refreshing twist that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of lemon curd.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 32mg