Summer Solstice Sun Cookies with Lemon Curd
Celebrate the vibrant days of summer with these delightful Summer Solstice Sun Cookies featuring a light sugar cookie base and a zesty lemon curd center. Perfect for picnics, birthday parties, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies bring a burst of sunshine to any occasion. With their refreshing flavor and eye-catching design, they’re sure to be a hit among friends and family. Simple enough for beginner bakers yet impressive enough for gatherings, these cookies embody the essence of summer fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Lemon curd (about 6 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy in a stand mixer.
- Whisk egg and vanilla in another bowl; mix into the creamed mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface; cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets; make an indentation in each cookie.
- Fill with lemon curd; bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg