Description
Raspberry Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a buttery cookie base with a tangy lemon curd filling and fresh raspberries. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making these cookies the ideal dessert for any occasion. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, these vibrant cookies are sure to impress your guests and brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until fully combined.
- Fold in the lemon zest.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on ungreased baking sheets about two inches apart. Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with lemon curd and top with fresh raspberries.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg