Name: Lemon Curd Cookies
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Yield: 20 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Lemon Curd Cookies

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain.

In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the butter.

Whisk in the sugar mixture, then the lemon juice and egg yolks until fully combined, about 1 minute.

Use a rubber spatula to constantly stir the mixture for another 2-3 minutes or until large bubbles form in the center. Immediately remove from heat.

Strain the lemon curd into a bowl. Press plastic wrap up against the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together for about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.

Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.

Lastly, add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Once the dough has chilled, use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough.

Roll each cookie dough ball in your hands, then roll in the powdered sugar and place on the baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.

Flatten the cookie dough out slightly and bake for about 12 minutes.

Once the cookies come out of the oven, immediately press the centers with the back of a 1 tablespoon spoon.

Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Once the cookies are cool, sprinkle each of them with powdered sugar.

Add a dollop of lemon curd to the centers of each cookie and serve!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Cream Cheese Dough Thoroughly ❄️
Refrigerate the cream cheese cookie dough for at least 2 hours before rolling and baking to prevent spreading and ensure a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that holds its shape.
Strain Lemon Curd for Silky Texture 🍋
Pass the finished lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any cooked egg bits or zest particles, creating an impossibly smooth and luxurious filling.
Room Temperature Eggs for Better Emulsion 🥚
Bring eggs to room temperature before using in both the dough and curd to ensure proper emulsification and prevent the mixtures from breaking or becoming grainy.
Double-Dust Powdered Sugar for Visual Appeal ✨
Dust cookies with powdered sugar twice—once while still warm and again after cooling—for a beautiful, snow-dusted appearance that prevents the sugar from dissolving into the cookie.
Balance Lemon Juice Acidity with Cornstarch 🎯
Add cornstarch to the lemon curd to stabilize the filling and prevent it from becoming too thin or weeping, while the acid from fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of the cream cheese cookie.

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