Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies, where zesty lemon meets the floral elegance of lavender. These charming cookies are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a sweet snack at home. With their tender texture and luscious lemon curd filling, they promise to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and visually appealing, these cookies will add a touch of sophistication to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Form small balls from the dough and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Make an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with lemon curd carefully.
- Bake for about 14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 34mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 24mg