Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – a tangy and sweet treat that beautifully balances creamy lemon curd with a light, buttery cookie base. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. With their unique flavor profile and delightful texture, they will quickly become a favorite in your dessert lineup. Easy to make and versatile, these cookies can be prepared ahead of time and customized with various add-ins like chocolate chips or citrus zests. Enjoy every blissful bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 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
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets; sprinkle each with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg