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Summer Solstice Cookies

Delightful Summer Solstice Cookies with Zesty Lemon Curd

Enjoy these Summer Solstice Cookies filled with zesty lemon curd, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whisk with baking powder and salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetness factor.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adjust based on taste.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lemon Curd Homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together sugar and eggs for lemon curd, stir in lemon juice and salt. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until thickened.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough, cut out cookies, and cut windows for half of them.
  6. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely.
  7. Spread lemon curd on solid cookies and top with cut-out cookies. Chill assembled cookies for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the dough and cookies completely before assembly to avoid spreading and ensure perfect texture.

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