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Vegan Lemon Curd Shortbread Cookies

Deliciously tangy and buttery shortbread cookies filled with creamy vegan lemon curd.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegan Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream chilled
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Make the Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
  5. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the Vegan Lemon Curd
  1. In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, coconut cream, maple syrup, cornstarch, and lemon zest.
  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Assemble the Cookies
  1. Spread a generous amount of vegan lemon curd on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
  2. Repeat with remaining cookies and lemon curd.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a sweeter lemon curd, adjust the maple syrup to taste.

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