Description
These Coconut Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful combination of sweet coconut, tangy lemon curd, and buttery cookie base. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies will impress your family and friends with their delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Topping:
- 1/3 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts: Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract (if using), and mix until combined.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt until a dough forms. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press an indentation into each cookie.
- Fill and bake: Fill each indentation with lemon curd. Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Dust with sugar: Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in the fridge; best consumed within 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
