Stuffed Lemon Cookies
Recipe: Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Lemon curd or lemon filling of your choice
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon extract and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
6. Make Indentations: Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball. Fill each indentation with a small dollop of lemon curd or your preferred lemon filling.
7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
