Description
Luscious Lemon Heaven Cookies are soft, buttery treats filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with a smooth white chocolate drizzle. These delightful cookies combine a tender textured base with bright citrus flavor and a creamy finish, perfect for any lemon lover seeking a refreshing twist on classic cookies.
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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a mixer or by hand, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to fully incorporate them. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Cookies and Add Lemon Curd: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them appropriately. Flatten each ball slightly and create a small indentation in the center with your thumb to hold the lemon curd.
- Fill Indentations: Spoon a small amount of lemon curd into each indentation carefully without overflowing.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are done but still soft inside.
- Melt White Chocolate and Cream: While the cookies bake, combine the white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the baked cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle the melted white chocolate over each cookie and add extra lemon curd on top for garnish and added flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Use good quality lemon curd for the best citrus flavor.
- If you prefer, make homemade lemon curd to customize sweetness and tartness.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before adding the white chocolate drizzle to prevent it from melting off.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.
