Description
These lemon thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lemon curd for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in lemon zest, lemon juice, and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball.
- Fill the indents with lemon curd.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a sweeter cookie, add more sugar.
- Substitute lime juice for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon thumbprint cookies, cookies, dessert, baking