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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

A delightful treat with a burst of zesty lemon curd in the center, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and make a small indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb.
  7. Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of lemon curd.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Notes

Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.