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Stuffed Lemon Cookies

Zesty Stuffed Lemon Cookies for a Bright Taste Experience

Delightful Stuffed Lemon Cookies filled with tangy lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 9 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1 cup castrer sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Sift before adding
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Can use bottled if fresh is unavailable
  • 2 teaspoons lemon peel Use only the yellow rind
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Room temperature for blending
Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Adds richness
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Use fresh zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Optional but recommended
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour No substitutions for gluten-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar For coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • freezer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together caster sugar, cornstarch, egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon peel until smooth. Cook over simmering water, stirring for about 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in butter until melted and incorporated. Cool and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Scoop portions of the lemon curd onto a tray lined with parchment paper, then freeze for 1 hour.
  3. Cream together butter, caster sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in an egg, then gradually fold in flour, salt, and baking soda. Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes.
  4. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick, place a lemon curd portion in the center, and encase it with dough. Roll into a ball and coat in granulated sugar.
  5. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 8-9 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure lemon curd is fully chilled before wrapping to maintain shape; avoid overbaking for soft texture.

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