Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tangy and sweet with Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies. These scrumptious treats combine a rich lemon curd filling with a soft, buttery cookie base and a crunchy brûlée topping that will dazzle your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a simple afternoon snack, these cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning. With bright lemon flavors and a variety of serving options, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Bake up a batch today and enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade lemon goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the lemon curd gently.
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheet about two inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with granulated sugar before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg