Description
Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies are a tantalizing treat that perfectly blend creamy, rich textures with the bright, zesty flavor of lemon curd. These cookies deliver a delightful burst of tangy sweetness in every bite, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup lemon curd (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop portions onto the baking sheet, creating small wells in each cookie for the lemon curd filling. Spoon lemon curd into each well.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over each cookie before baking.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg