Chewy sugar cookies are topped with a dollop of lemon curd and then covered with a marshmallow frosting.
We have made it through 24 days of Christmas recipes. Wow, I’m exhausted!! 😉 It has been fun to share 24 recipes with you this month, but I am ready to take a few days to spend with my family. We will still be baking and cooking up a storm – that is a big part of the holidays, right??
I wanted to bring you one last cookie recipe before I sign off for a few days. Since we all know that I love lemon, it’s a given that I love these cookies!! They are sweet and tart and perfect for sharing with friends and family. Hey – maybe even Santa would want some on the cookie plate tonight!
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Lemon Marshmallow Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
Chewy sugar cookies are topped with a dollop of lemon curd and then covered with a marshmallow frosting.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar or turbinado sugar
Frosting
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-tablespoon sized balls and roll in the coarse sugar. Place at least 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until the cookies are just set, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat together the marshmallow creme, butter and vanilla. Slowly add in the powdered sugar until smooth. Place the frosting in a decorating bag with a large round tip.
- Place a dollop of lemon curd on the center of each cookie. Pipe the frosting around the lemon curd. Sprinkle with additional coarse sugar, if desired.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from Pillsbury.com
Gayatri Mantra says
This looks amazing…
Abbie @ Needs Salt says
These cookies are so cute and perfect! Beautiful job.
Pinning!
Leigh Anne Wilkes @YourHomebasedMom says
Oh my – these look amazing! I am a total lemon fan and can’t wait to try these. Pinning!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Oh my gosh that looks incredible. I happen to have some lemon curd that is looking for a greater purpose. I think this is it!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Great cookie. Glad I came across this one as I have been looking to add more lemon cookies to my collection.
Joanne says
Cookies with frosting are definitely a good thing..especially if they are lemon infused!! Hope you had an awesome Christmas!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
These cookies look like lemon heaven!
Jenn says
Dang, girl . . . these look DIVINE 🙂
Dina says
these are adorable and look yummy!
Katrina @ WVS says
That topping looks awesome!! LOVE this idea!