Lemon Burst Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Luscious Curd Filling

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Lemon Burst Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Luscious Curd Filling bring a refreshing taste to your table with a buttery shortbread exterior and a silky lemon curd filling. Perfect for vegetarians, these American-style cookies are free from dairy, eggs, and gluten, making them a delightful treat for everyone. Their bright citrus flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them ideal for afternoon tea or as a light dessert.

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Overview

These delightful lemon zest shortbread sandwich cookies are a perfect blend of buttery shortbread and a luscious lemon curd filling. The cookies melt in your mouth, offering a refreshing citrus burst with every bite. Ideal for afternoon tea or as a light dessert, these cookies are sure to impress with their delicate texture and vibrant flavor.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 0.5 Cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon lemon zest, zested
• 0.5 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Large egg, whisked
• 0.67 Cup white sugar
• 1.5 Teaspoons lemon zest, zested
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1.5 Tablespoons butter

Steps

1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, flour, and salt until just combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. Shape and Bake the Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 teaspoon each. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a glass. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Lemon Curd Filling: In the top of a double boiler, combine the whisked egg, white sugar, 1.5 teaspoons of lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1.5 tablespoons of butter. Stir constantly over simmering water until the mixture thickens to a curd-like consistency, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies and lemon curd are completely cooled, spread about 1 teaspoon of the lemon curd filling onto the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve these delightful lemon zest shortbread sandwich cookies with a tall glass of iced tea or your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy the refreshing citrus flavor and buttery texture!

Enjoy your homemade Lemon Burst Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Luscious Curd Filling!