{"id":1732,"date":"2026-02-11T12:58:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:58:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:58:41","slug":"lemon-curd-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/lemon-curd-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Curd Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lemon Curd Cookies\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Soft, buttery lemon cookies filled with tangy lemon curd \u2014 sweet, bright, and perfect for tea time or dessert.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the Cookies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • \u00be cup (150 g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n
  • 1 large egg<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00be cups (220 g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp baking powder<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Filling<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • \u00bd cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n
    • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. Preheat oven<\/strong> to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n
      2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar<\/strong> until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n
      3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest<\/strong>. Mix well.<\/li>\n
      4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.<\/li>\n
      6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough<\/strong> and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.<\/li>\n
      7. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indent<\/strong> in the center of each cookie.<\/li>\n
      8. Bake for 10\u201312 minutes<\/strong>, until edges are lightly golden.<\/li>\n
      9. Let cookies cool slightly, then fill each center with lemon curd<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      10. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar<\/strong> before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tips & Variations<\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Add extra lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Substitute lemon curd with raspberry jam or orange curd<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Drizzle with white chocolate glaze<\/strong> for extra sweetness<\/li>\n
        • Chill dough 20 minutes if too soft to roll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days<\/strong> (because of the curd).<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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