Stuffed Lemon Cookies: Perfectly Indulgent Treats for Any Occasion
Enjoy these deliciously filled lemon cookies that melt in your mouth!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon curd for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Take a small portion of dough, flatten it in your hand, place a teaspoon of lemon curd in the center, and fold the dough over to seal.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg