Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Cookies
Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery cookie bases topped with a tangy and luscious homemade lemon curd.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Saucepan (for lemon curd)
- Whisk
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small cookie scoop or teaspoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or dairy-free alternative, cubed
- For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or dairy-free alternative, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking together lemon juice, zest, eggs, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened and refrigerate.
- Mix cookie dough ingredients, form into balls, and create indentations.
- Fill with lemon curd and bake until golden.