Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

These lemon curd thumbprint cookies are buttery, soft, and filled with bright, tangy lemon curd.These simple yet elegant cookies are perfect for spring gatherings, holidays, or everyday baking.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 13

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 28

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Swedish

Servings dozen

Equipment

baking sheets
Parchment Paper
large mixing bowl
Hand Mixer

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon conrstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lemon curd homemade or store-bought

For the glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch and salt and set aside.
In a large bowl add the butter, granulated sugar and lemon zest and beat on medium-high speed with a hand mixer for about 3 minutes or until creamy and fluffy (alternatively you can do this in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment). Add in the egg and vanilla extract and beat on high speed until just combined.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats. Using a 1oz cookie scoop, scoop the dough and form a ball with your hands. Roll each ball in the remaining granulated sugar and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Using your thumbs or the bottom of a round teaspoon press an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill the center of each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd, taking care not to overfill the cookies. Refrigerate the cookies for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are just set. Allow the cookies to coo on the rack for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze stir together the powdered sugar and milk until combined, adding enough milk to get your desired texture. Drizzle over the cookies, the glaze will set within 30 minutes. Serve as desired.

Keyword Christmas Cookies, holiday cookies, lemon desserts, spring cookies

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