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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Curd Thumbprints

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These soft and light cookies feature a bright lemon curd center, creating a balance of sweet and tangy flavors that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup Granulated white sugar
  • 2 large Egg yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (Confectioners’ sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Lemon curd

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the egg yolks and vanilla; beat until combined.
  2. Whisk the flour and salt together. Gradually add to the butter mixture on low speed. Mix just until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Roll each ball generously in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  5. Place balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a round teaspoon to press a deep well into the center of each ball.
  6. Carefully spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd into each indentation. Do not overfill.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  8. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

Notes

Great for tea parties and holiday gatherings. These cookies store well in an airtight container.

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Keywords: lemon cookies, thumbprints, lemon curd, dessert, baking

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