Lemon Curd Blossoms
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Monday, May 04, 2026
By By: NCG's Co+op Kitchen - grocery.coop

Tender, buttery cookies get an upgrade with the addition of lemon curd into the center of each cookie like a spot of sunshine—perfect for a special Mother’s Day treat.

Total Time: 30 minutes; 20 mins active | Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup lemon curd, jarred

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment and reserve.
  • In a stand mixer with the batter paddle, or a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter. When fluffy, add the powdered sugar and beat until well-mixed and light, scraping down as needed. Beat in vanilla.
  • In a cup, stir the flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a dough is formed.
  • Scoop 2 teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll between your palms to form balls. Place on the sheet pans with 2 inches of space between them. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  • Take out and use the screw top from a bottle of olive oil or your thumb to press an indentation in each one. Transfer to a rack.
  • Measure ½ teaspoon portions of lemon curd and place in the indentations of the warm cookies; swirl to fill the round.

 

Nutritional Information

90 calories, 6 g. fat, 25 mg. cholesterol, 35 mg. sodium, 9 g. carbohydrate, 0 g. fiber, 0 g. protein