Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ground pecans, toasted
• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• Confectioners' sugar