Lemon Curd Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup homemade or store-bought lemon curd
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the lemon zest.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, create a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill it with lemon curd.
10. If desired, mix powdered sugar with a little lemon juice to create a simple icing and drizzle it over the cookies for an extra sweet touch!