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Vegan Lemon Curd Shortbread Cookiesingredients

Vegan Lemon Curd Shortbread Cookies: 5 Reasons to Love Them


  • Author: Casey Morgan
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Vegan Lemon Curd Shortbread Cookies combine buttery vegan shortbread with a bright, tangy lemon curd center. They’re crisp, refreshing, and perfect for spring gatherings or an elegant tea-time dessert.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • For the Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Vegan Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • Optional Garnish
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Extra lemon zest

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lemon curd: In a saucepan whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, cornstarch, and plant-based milk.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vegan butter until smooth. Let cool completely.
  4. Make the cookie dough: In a bowl beat vegan butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
  5. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  6. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Press a small indentation into the center of each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool cookies completely, then spoon a small amount of lemon curd into each center.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also prepare the lemon curd a day ahead for easier assembly.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegan lemon cookies, lemon curd cookies, vegan shortbread cookies, dairy free dessert

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