Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat! These cookies perfectly balance sweet and tangy flavors, featuring a luscious lemon curd that enhances every bite. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy evening at home, these treats are not just cookies; they’re a celebration of vibrant citrus goodness. With their unique crème brûlée topping, these cookies will impress anyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based alternative)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan option)
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg