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The Best Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

If you love **buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies** with a burst of bright citrus flavor, these **Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies** are the perfect treat.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • - Small spoon or thumb for indenting cookies

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Cookies**
  • - 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 egg yolks
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • #### **For the Filling**
  • - 1/2 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade
  • #### **Optional Garnish**
  • - Powdered sugar for dusting
  • - Lemon zest for extra citrus flavor

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough**
  • Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Line a baking sheet with **parchment paper**.
  • In a large bowl, cream together **butter and sugar** using a mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add **egg yolks and vanilla extract**, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add **flour and salt**, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  • #### **Step 2: Shape the Cookies**
  • Roll dough into **1-inch balls** and place them **2 inches apart** on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Using your **thumb or the back of a spoon**, gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie.
  • #### **Step 3: Bake the Cookies**
  • Bake for **10-12 minutes**, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • If the indentations puff up during baking, gently press them again while the cookies are still warm.
  • #### **Step 4: Fill with Lemon Curd**
  • Let cookies cool for **5 minutes**, then spoon **1/2 teaspoon lemon curd** into each indentation.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
  • #### **Step 5: Serve & Enjoy**
  • Optional: Dust with **powdered sugar** or garnish with **lemon zest**.
  • Store in an airtight container and enjoy!