Lemon Curd Blossoms
By: Co+op
Recipe Information
Total Time: 30 minutes; 20 minutes active
Servings: 18
Tender, buttery cookies get an upgrade with the addition of lemon curd. Jarred lemon curd is a real treat, and the tart, creamy curd nestles into the center of each cookie like a spot of sunshine.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon curd, jarred
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment and reserve.
- In a stand mixer with the batter paddle, or a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter. When fluffy, add the powdered sugar and beat until well-mixed and light, scraping down as needed. Beat in vanilla.
- In a cup, stir the flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a dough is formed.
- Scoop 2 teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll between your palms to form balls. Place on the sheet pans with 2 inches of space between them. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Take out and use the screw top from a bottle of olive oil or your thumb to press an indentation in each one. Transfer to a rack.
- Measure ½ teaspoon portions of lemon curd and place in the indentations of the warm cookies; swirl to fill the round.
Serving Suggestion
Garnish with colorful fresh citrus and serve with a favorite warm beverage.
Nutritional Information
90 calories, 6 g. fat, 25 mg. cholesterol, 35 mg. sodium, 9 g. carbohydrate, 0 g. fiber, 0 g. protein