Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Lemon Curd
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Lemon Curd are the ultimate sweet treat, perfect for any occasion. These soft, spiced cookies feature a delightful thumbprint filled with zesty lemon curd, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress at gatherings or during cozy nights in. Enjoy these delicious cookies fresh out of the oven or store them for later indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour, ginger, cinnamon, and baking soda until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Roll into one-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Use your thumb to create indentations.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft. Once cooled slightly, fill each thumbprint with lemon curd.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (23g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate ganache for a unique twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.