Heavenly Coconut Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

Heavenly Coconut Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

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Indulge your senses with these heavenly coconut lemon curd cookies. The perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and tropical flavors, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. The crisp, buttery cookie base is complemented by a luscious lemon curd filling and a generous dusting of toasted coconut.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Lemon Curd Filling:

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

For the Toppings:

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions:

Make the Lemon Curd:

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice and sugar over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks until combined.
  3. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter, one cube at a time, until melted and incorporated.
  5. Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  6. Let cool completely before using.

Make the Cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.  
  6. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions.
  7. Roll each portion into a ball and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Using a fork, press down on each cookie to create a crisscross pattern.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Assemble the Cookies:

  1. Once the cookies and lemon curd have cooled completely, pipe a dollop of lemon curd onto the center of each cookie.
  2. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Enjoy your heavenly coconut lemon curd cookies!

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