Description
These Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Curd are the perfect blend of citrusy tang and fruity sweetness. Soft, chewy cookies with a crinkled top and a jewel-like raspberry curd center make them both delicious and visually stunning. Great for holidays, parties, or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Cookies:
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons lemon extract
- 2 cups (276g) all-purpose flour
- ⅜ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Additional granulated sugar (for rolling)
For the Raspberry Curd:
- 2 cups (226g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon water
- 9 tablespoons (112g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Curd: Cook raspberries with water and ¼ cup sugar until soft. Strain through a sieve to remove seeds. Combine remaining sugar, lemon juice, egg yolks, and salt, then slowly whisk in raspberry puree. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in butter and cool completely.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Combine sugar and lemon zest, then cream with softened butter. Mix in egg, lemon juice, and extract. Add whisked dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) and mix until combined. Chill dough for 2–3 hours.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Assemble: Make indentations in cooled cookies and fill with raspberry curd. Serve or refrigerate
Notes
- For more lemony flavor, increase lemon zest to 3 lemons.
- Raspberry curd can be made 1–2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Avoid overbaking the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (plus 2–3 hours chilling time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American