Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies, where elegance meets comfort. These cookies offer a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making every bite a mini celebration. With a luscious lemon curd filling encased in buttery dough and topped with crunchy caramelized sugar, they are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is straightforward and allows for creativity with variations. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, these cookies will brighten your day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place lemon curd in the center, seal, and shape into cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden; sprinkle turbinado sugar on top while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg