Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat. These cookies feature a rich, creamy center filled with luscious lemon curd, perfectly balancing sweet and tangy notes. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are ideal for any occasion—be it a busy weeknight or a festive gathering. Impress your friends and family with these unique treats that offer a refreshing twist on traditional cookies. With their golden exterior and creamy filling, these cookies are sure to become the star of dessert tables everywhere!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough, flatten it in your hand, place a teaspoon of lemon curd in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Place filled cookie balls on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with granulated sugar, then bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg