Lemon Thumbprint Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat to Brighten Your Day
Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a buttery cookie. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with lemon curd.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra lemony flavor, add a bit of lemon juice to the dough.
- These cookies can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg