Olive Oil Thumbprints With Lemon Curd
Delicate and tender thumbprint cookies made with olive oil and filled with tangy lemon curd. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each ball to create a well.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Fill the thumbprints with lemon curd using a small spoon or piping bag. Serve and enjoy!