Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and tangy with these Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat. These cookies are an irresistible blend of zesty lemon flavor and creamy sweetness, making them a perfect addition to any dessert table. With their vibrant color and unique taste, they are sure to impress guests at gatherings or satisfy your cravings on a quiet evening at home. Easy to make with a handful of wholesome ingredients, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; then gradually add it to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart; sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg