Description
These small batch lemon curd thumbprint cookies are bright, buttery, and tart, requiring only five simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick treat that yields exactly 12 cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (120g) lemon curd
- Zest of one lemon (optional)
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
- Add the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing on low speed or by hand until the dough comes together into a soft, cohesive ball.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a smooth ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Press an indentation about ½ inch deep into the center of each cookie ball using your thumb or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Scoop about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd into each indentation.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Rotate the pan halfway through if baking two sheets.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted to prevent excessive spreading. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough balls for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 1
Keywords: small batch cookies, lemon curd, thumbprint cookies, easy baking, 5 ingredient recipe, quick dessert