Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies – Tangy & Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tangy and sweet with our Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies. These cookies are a refreshing twist on traditional desserts, combining the zesty brightness of lemon curd with a rich, buttery cookie base. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 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 (or flaxseed egg for vegan)
- 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 the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before sprinkling with granulated sugar; caramelize if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg