Description
Celebrate the season with Summer Solstice Sun Cookies with Lemon Curd—bright, zesty, and perfect for sunny days. These delightful cookies are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a celebration of the joyous summer solstice, making them an ideal addition to any summer gathering or picnic.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- Zest of 1 Lemon
Lemon Curd Filling
- 1/2 cup Lemon Curd
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Shape the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Add the Lemon Curd: Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon. Spoon a small amount of lemon curd into each indentation.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Fresh Lemons for best flavor.
- Don’t Overmix to ensure tender cookies.
- Chill for Best Results to maintain shape.
- Keep an Eye on Baking Time to avoid overbaking.
- Experiment with Flavors for personalization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg