Lemon anything is always a big hit with us and our community. When we spied this easy and delicious Lemon Curd Filled Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, it would have been a crime not to share!
According to the creator of this old fashioned fave, these Cookies are the perfect combination of buttery cookies with a citrus top. So, let’s take a look at what you are going to need.

Lemon Curd Filled Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients
- 1 Egg at room temperature
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter at room temperature (110g)
- 2 cups Plain Flour (240g)
- 1/4 cup Caster Sugar (60g)
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/4 tsp Almond Flavoring (optional)
- 5 tbsp Caster Sugar for Coating (optional)
- 15-20 tsp Lemon Curd
Lemon Curd Filled Thumbprint Cookies Video
by Happy Foods Tube
Julia is the creator of this yummy treat and she has created a video tutorial to step you through.
It only runs for a couple of minutes and we highly suggest you view to ensure perfect results. To see Julia in action, click Play above ^

Julia says you only need around 15 minutes of prep time and a further 13 minutes of baking time. You will be baking your cookies in a pre-heated oven at 355F or 180C.
This recipe yields around 20 Cookies. You can find the printable instructions here. Be sure to check out some of the other recipes below.