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Stuffed Lemon Cookies

Tangy Stuffed Lemon Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Discover the delightful stuffed lemon cookies that combine sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Curd
  • 1 cup caster sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 large egg or vegan egg replacement
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice always use fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel use only the yellow part
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh zest recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda or baking powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator
  • freezer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Lemon Curd Filling - Whisk together caster sugar and cornstarch. Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Cook over simmering water, stirring for 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter until melted and cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Freeze Curd - Divide curd into portions, place on a parchment-lined tray, and freeze for 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Make Cookie Dough - Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla, add egg, then flour, salt, and baking soda. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Fill Cookies - Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Scoop dough, flatten, place lemon curd in the center, enclose and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar.
  5. Step 5: Bake - Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-9 minutes until edges are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and ensure to chill your dough for proper structure.

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