Description
Luscious Lemon Heaven Cookies are soft, buttery treats bursting with tangy lemon curd and topped with a silky white chocolate drizzle. These delightful cookies combine a tender sugar cookie base with vibrant lemon flavor, perfect for a refreshing dessert or teatime snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping
- 1 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, slightly flattening each with your hand or spoon and making a small indentation in the center with your thumb.
- Fill with Lemon Curd: Spoon a small amount of lemon curd into the indentation of each cookie to create a tart, creamy center.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating the cookies are cooked through.
- Melt White Chocolate Topping: While the cookies bake, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over each cookie, and finish by drizzling additional lemon curd on top for extra brightness and flavor contrast.
Notes
- Use softened butter at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and a tender cookie texture.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies soft and airy.
- For an extra lemony flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- If you want a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with non-dairy alternatives, and check white chocolate chips ingredients accordingly.
