Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in a sunny delight with our Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat. These cookies beautifully blend a bright lemon flavor with a sweet, creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion, they will impress your guests with their stunning appearance and delicious taste. Whether you’re enjoying them at a family gathering or a picnic with friends, these cookies are bound to become a favorite! Easy to prepare and versatile, you can customize them to suit your dietary needs while still achieving that perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Get ready to experience cookie bliss!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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 the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the lemon curd gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Sprinkle each cookie with granulated sugar while warm; caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch or broiler after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg