Description
Delight your family with these zesty and flavorful Lemon Thumbprint Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup lemon curd, for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with lemon curd.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, drizzle a lemon glaze on top after baking.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg