Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat. These cookies are a perfect balance of buttery richness and zesty lemon, creating an irresistible dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering or simply brighten your day at home. With a creamy lemon curd filling nestled within a soft cookie base and topped with a caramelized sugar crust, each bite is a burst of citrus goodness. Easy to make yet elegant enough for special occasions, these cookies are bound to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg