Lemon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lemon curd
• Coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Mix in the egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
6. Use the bottom of a glass to gently press down on each cookie, creating a shallow indentation in the center.
7. Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
8. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with coarse sugar.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.