Serving Details
- Yields: 12-15 cookies
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Recipe Description
A classic British biscuit with a zesty twist! These Lemon Sherbet Jammy Dodgers are filled with a tangy lemon curd filling and dusted with sugar, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Top each circle with a teaspoon of lemon curd.
- Top with the remaining circles of dough, pressing the edges to seal.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
Tips
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the dough.
- You can use store-bought or homemade lemon curd.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per cookie):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 2g