Lemon Custard Cookies
Brighten up your cookie jar with these irresistibly soft and zesty Lemon Custard Cookies! Bursting with the refreshing tang of fresh lemon juice and zest, these cookies combine the creamy comfort of custard powder with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly balanced between sweet and citrusy, each bite delivers a delightful softness thanks to the unique addition of custard powder, setting them apart from traditional lemon cookies. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they’re ideal for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave a sunny, citrusy treat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe makes 24 cookies that are sure to be a hit with lemon lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 210 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Custard powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, custard powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Scoop 1-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
Use your palm or the bottom of a glass lightly coated in powdered sugar to slightly flatten each ball of dough.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain the custard-like texture.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.7 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1765 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.0 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
