Lemon Curd Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the sugar, butter, and lemon zest for a couple of minutes until you have a light fluffy mixture.

Cream the Butter, Sugar & Zest

Scrape the sides of the bowl then add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.

Add Vanilla & Egg

Step 2

Add in the flour, salt, and cornstarch and mix until just combined, be careful not to over-mix the batter

Add Dry Ingredients

Step 3

Using a tablespoon scoop the dough into balls, and then using the back of a teaspoon or the handle of a wooden spoon or your thumb present indentation into the cookie dough

Scoop the Dough

Step 4

add a half teaspoon dollop of lemon curd into each cavity, making sure not to overfill it too much.

Add Lemon Curd

Step 5

Let the cookies chill while the oven is preheating then cook the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until just lightly golden brown on the sides.

Cool and Bake

Step 6

Let cool for five minutes before transferring from the baking tray to a wire rack to cool completely then dust in confectioners sugar.

Add Confectioners Sugar

Step 6

Enjoy!