Description
Lemon Curd Brûlée Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookies and vibrant lemon curd. Topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust, these treats bring a burst of citrus sunshine to any occasion. Perfect for afternoon tea or festive gatherings, they promise smiles and compliments from everyone who tries them. With an easy preparation process, you can impress your friends with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon curd until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top while warm and use a kitchen torch to caramelize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg