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Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

Homemade lemon curd thumbprint cookies are pure perfection! A combination of sweet buttery cookies and citrusy topping with a hint of almonds! Super easy recipe. | happyfoodstube.com

These homemade lemon curd thumbprint cookies are pure perfection! A combination of sweet buttery cookies and citrusy topping with a hint of almonds!

Homemade lemon curd thumbprint cookies. Super easy recipe! | happyfoodstube.com

The preparation is quite simple and straight forward:

You need one bowl where you cream the butter and sugar. Add one egg. Make sure the egg is roughly at the same temperature as butter. Add a pinch of salt.

The almond flavoring is optional so if you don’t have one don’t worry. But if you do, I recommend using it! The cookies will smell amazing after adding a few drops in the mixture.

Once you have added the flour (sifted) form it into dough and chill in the fridge!

Forming balls out of the dough is easy-peasy! Get your kids help you. I am sure they will enjoy it! Rolling them in caster sugar is optional. It won’t change their taste much. If you are after reducing sugar intake, then this is the way to go!

Lemon curd thumbprint cookies. Step by step recipe | happyfoodstube.com

For the filling I used Homemade Lemon Curd. You can use jam instead but lemon curd turns these cookies into heavenly bites!

I also prefer filling thumbprint cookies with lemon curd before baking. It changes its taste slightly and I like it.

Lemon curd thumbprint cookies. Super easy recipe! | happyfoodstube.com

Baking these thumbprint cookies only takes a few minutes! Isn’t it great? 10-13 minutes in the oven and you are done!

Thumbprint cookie recipe is one of the easy recipes. It also is pretty fast to make them if you don’t count the chilling in!

Want to see how to make Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies? Watch the video!

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Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

These homemade lemon curd thumbprint cookies are pure perfection. A combination of sweet buttery cookies and citrusy topping with a hint of almonds.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time13 mins
Total Time28 mins
Servings: 20 Cookies
Calories: 128
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg at room temperature
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter at room temperature (110 grams)
  • 1 3/4 cups Plain Flour (240 grams)
  • 1/4 cup Caster Sugar (60 grams)
  • Pinch of alt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Almond Flavoring (optional)
  • 5 tablespoon Caster Sugar for Coating (optional)
  • 15-20 teaspoons Lemon Curd
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Instructions 

  • Beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Add pinch of salt and almond flavoring (if using) and mix with a spatula.
  • Now sift in the flour. Mix with a spatula for a minute or so. Form dough using your hand. It will feel soft at the beginning but will come together while kneading.
  • Wrap in in a cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minute.
  • When the dough is chilled, take it out and form into small balls. You should get about 20 balls. Cover each one in caster sugar (if using) and place them onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  • Use a measuring spoon (or your thumb) to press each ball down to make dents for the lemon curd.
  • Fill each one with lemon curd (1/2 – 1 teaspoon).
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 355°F/180°C for 10-13 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are nice golden brown.
  • Once baked, transfer onto a wire rack and let them cool down.
  • Keep in an airtight container.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish
Keyword: Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
128
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
19
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
15
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
155
IU
3
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.6
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Annemarie says

    08/10/2016 at 00:47

    Mmmm…I love thumbprint cookies. They are such a fun way to bake with your kids! And I have a half used jar of lemon curd in my fridge right now. :)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      08/10/2016 at 09:13

      They are indeed! I’ve tried different fillings but lemon curd is the number one in my opinion! :) But truth be told I’ve been putting lemon curd everywhere lately! :)

      Reply
  2. Joie says

    16/03/2020 at 15:25

    Can you please tell me if I can use regular sugar instead of caster? Thanks very much.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/03/2020 at 08:37

      Hi Joie, yes, you can.

      Reply
  3. April says

    25/03/2020 at 00:38

    Can you use almond flour (or a mixture of almond flour and regular), to get the almond taste if you don’t have almond extract?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      26/03/2020 at 08:41

      Hi April, I have not tested it with almond flour, so I am afraid I don’t know. However, using almond flour will change the texture of the dough which means they might not turn out well. You can substitute almond extract with vanilla though.

      Reply
  4. Donna Towery says

    30/10/2020 at 22:19

    OMG these cookies are delicious! The recipe is so simple, quick and easy. I made a batch 2 days ago and just now made another batch. They disappear quickly!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/11/2020 at 09:58

      Thanks so much for your feedback, Donna! Happy baking :)

      Reply
  5. Amy says

    01/03/2021 at 04:33

    Came across your recipe… and it was devine! I’ve bookmarked this recipe!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/03/2021 at 09:03

      That’s great to hear, Amy. Thanks for your feedback!

      Reply
  6. Catherine says

    23/06/2021 at 23:26

    OMG! So yummy!
    Added the almond, rolled them in the sugar!
    Hid them from my husband! 😁5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      24/06/2021 at 08:47

      :) Thanks for your feedback, Catherine! Hope you try some more recipes from our blog!

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    10/12/2021 at 16:34

    Can you freeze these cookies once baked?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      13/12/2021 at 10:43

      I am afraid I won’t be much of a help as I have never tried freezing them so no idea! Sorry!

      Reply

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