Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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Pinch of salt
→ Topping
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½ cup lemon curd
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Using a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
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Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with your fingers. Create small indentations in the center of each cookie using your thumb or a spoon.
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Fill each indentation with approximately ½ teaspoon of lemon curd.
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Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
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While warm, sprinkle each cookie with the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar on top until golden brown.
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Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure all ingredients, particularly butter and the egg, are at room temperature to ensure even mixing.
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For more structured cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
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If you lack a torch, use the oven broiler cautiously to caramelize the sugar topping.