Italian Lemon Stuffed Cookies
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Italian Lemon Stuffed Cookies
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If you love the taste of lemons then this Italian Lemon Stuffed Cookie is for you. A simple dough filled with a delicious Italian pastry cream then baked.
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Ingredients
LEMON PASTRY CREAM
- ½ cup milk (I used 2%)
- ½ cup whole/heavy cream
- peel from 1-2 lemons (no white)
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
COOKIE DOUGH
- 1½ cups + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (210 grams total)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons powdered/icing sugar (78 grams total)
- 1 pinch salt
- Zest from ½ lemon
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup + 1 ½ tablespoons butter (cold) (133 grams total)
EXTRAS
- 3-4 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
LEMON GLAZE
- ½ cup powdered/icing sugar (sifted)
- ½ tablespoon whole/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
LEMON PASTRY CREAM
- In a medium pot, heat the milk, cream and lemon rind on medium/low heat, until very hot but do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to warm. In a medium pot add the yolks and sugar, whisk together until combined, then add the flour and vanilla, whisk again until smooth. Place the pot back on the stove on medium/low heat, and pour the warm milk/cream mixture through a sieve to remove the lemon rind (discard). Whisk continuously until thick. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 15 minutes. Then move to a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap (make sure the plastic is touching the cream) and refrigerate for approximately 1-2 hours.
COOKIE DOUGH
- While the pastry cream is in the fridge, make the cookie dough. In a mixing bowl or food processor whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and zest, then add the yolks and butter. Pulse or mix with the flat beaters to form a compact dough. Move the dough to a flat surface and form into a dough ball. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough and pastry cream from the fridge. Roll the dough on a lightly floured flat surface to a 1/8" thickness (or a little thicker if you prefer), make 20 cut outs with a medium round cookie cutter (about 3 inches/7cm).Give the pastry cream a stir, then place a heaping teaspoonful of it in the middle of 10 of the dough circles and cover each one with another round (gently make a slight dome), and place on top of the cream, the dome helps to not flatten the cream while baking.Seal the edges with wet fingers, if you prefer you can seal it first with the tongs of a fork, then again with wet fingers. Place on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet, then move to a wire rack, when cool dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with the lemon glaze. Enjoy!
LEMON GLAZE
- In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, cream and lemon juice. Add more powdered sugar or lemon juice depending on desired thickness.
Notes
- The dough can be made by hand and in a stand up mixer. If making by hand, whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl, make a well in the middle and add the yolks and butter, mix together with a fork, then move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead the dough to form a soft compact dough.
- If you wish you could also stuff the cookies with Nutella, a Chocolate Cream, a Pistachio Cream or even your favourite jam. Make sure they are chilled and firm before spooning onto the cookie.
- The cookies should be stored in an airtight container, they can be kept at room temperature for a day, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe container, with parchment paper between the layers. They will keep for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
702IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 702IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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