Description
Luscious Lemon Heaven Cookies are tender, buttery treats bursting with fresh lemon curd centers and a decadent drizzle of smooth white chocolate. Perfectly soft and lightly golden, these cookies combine the bright tartness of lemon with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 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: 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, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate air, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add this dry mix to the butter mixture, combining until just incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and slightly flatten each ball. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb to hold the lemon curd filling.
- Fill with Lemon Curd: Spoon a small amount of lemon curd into the indentation of each cookie, being careful not to overfill to prevent leakage during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are fully baked but still soft inside.
- Melt White Chocolate: While the cookies bake, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, then drizzle the melted white chocolate over each cookie. Finish by drizzling additional lemon curd on top for extra citrus flavor and an elegant finish.
Notes
- Be sure to soften the butter at room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Use a piping bag or small spoon to neatly fill cookies with lemon curd.
- Allow white chocolate to cool slightly if too hot before drizzling to avoid melting the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Lemon curd can be homemade or store-bought depending on convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
