Stuffed Lemon Cookies: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Adore
These stuffed lemon cookies are the perfect blend of tart and sweet, making them an addictive treat you’ll love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon curd (for stuffing)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of lemon curd in the center, then wrap the dough around the curd.
- Place the stuffed cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add more lemon zest into the dough.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Stuffed Lemon Cookies