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Lemon Cream Cookies
5 from 3 votes

Lemon Cream Cookies

These lemon cream cookies have a light, crumbly exterior and a rich lemon cream filling, bursting with fresh citrus flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the lemon cream filling:
  • 1 lemon organic
  • 450 ml whole milk approx 1.9 US cups, fresh
  • 3 egg yolk
  • 120 g sugar approx ½ US cup
  • 60 g all-purpose flour approx ½ US cup
For the cookies:
  • 150 g powdered sugar approx 1 ¼ US cups
  • 90 ml extra-virgin olive oil approx ⅜ US cup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • lemon zest of 1, organic
  • salt a pinch
  • 270 g all-purpose flour approx 2 ¼ US cups
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

For the lemon cream filling:
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  1. Peel the lemon, avoiding the white pith, then juice it until you have 35ml/ 2½ tablespoons.
  2. Heat milk with lemon peel until warm (not boiling), then let it infuse for a few minutes. Remove and discard the peel.
  3. In a large saucepan, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and sugar until creamy. Mix in sifted flour, then slowly whisk in warm milk.
  4. Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until thick (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface), and cool completely.
For the cookie dough:
  1. In a food processor, blend powdered sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, whole egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt on low speed. Gradually add ⅔ of the flour and baking powder until the dough starts to come together.
  2. Transfer the dough to a work surface, gradually adding the remaining flour while kneading until smooth (you may need slightly less than 280 grams/9.8 oz). Use immediately or shape into a thick disc, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes for easier rolling.
For the cookies:
  1. Preheat oven to 180°F (200°C). Arrange the baking tray into the middle shelf. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Divide the dough in half and sprinkle each with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour. Roll each half between two sheets of parchment paper to a ⅛-inch thickness.
  3. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out circles from both halves of the dough. Add 1 teaspoon chilled lemon pastry cream in the center, and top with another circle. Pinch the edges to seal, brushing edges with a little water if necessary. Place cookies the lined sheet pan, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are golden and the tops look dry. Cool on the sheet pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with optional powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

  • Baking tip: I always recommend using a baking scale to weigh your ingredients. US cups measurements are provided but please refer to grams/oz measurements for best results.
  • This recipe makes about 2 US cups or 500 g of lemon pastry cream. Store leftover cream in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 57mg (2%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.