Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies
Luscious Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich cookie texture and tangy lemon curd filling, topped with a caramelized sugar crust that offers an impressive presentation. Perfect for any gathering or as a sweet treat at home, these cookies are bound to impress with their unique flavor profile. Ideal for both novice and experienced bakers, this recipe features simple steps and easily accessible ingredients. With just the right balance of sweetness and zestiness, each bite delivers a refreshing taste that is perfect any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup lemon curd
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons onto lined baking sheets; create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Spoon lemon curd into each indentation and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg