Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Curd: The Best Sweet Treats at Home
These Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Curd are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy at home, delivering a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raspberry curd
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling before adding a dollop of raspberry curd on top of each cookie.
Notes
- For a more vibrant flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- You can substitute the raspberry curd with any other fruit curd of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg