{"id":7709,"date":"2025-12-18T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/?p=7709"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:47:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T21:47:33","slug":"lemon-ginger-thumbprints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/lemon-ginger-thumbprints\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Thumbprint Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p>This is for the true lemon lovers only! My <strong>Lemon Thumbprint Cookies<\/strong> have a ginger cookie base and a center of rich lemon curd. Plus, my lemon curd filling is made in the microwave, so it couldn&rsquo;t be easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-20.jpg\" alt=\"White plate with lemon thumbprint cookies on top and lemon slices.\" class=\"wp-image-80843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-20.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-20-400x261.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-20-550x359.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-20-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-20-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I made us ginger thumbprints filled with lemon curd, because there are two flavors I love and cannot get enough of: lemon and ginger. Have you ever had the Haribo Ginger-Lemon gummy candy? They&rsquo;re my favorite, and they totally inspired this cookie! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you think the lemon curd part is complicated, let me please introduce you to my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/microwave-lemon-curd\/\">Microwave Lemon Curd recipe<\/a><\/span>. If you&rsquo;re leery about making curd in the microwave, check out the comments. Once you make it this way, you&rsquo;ll never go back! I&rsquo;ve even made lime curd with the same recipe! However, you can use store-bought lemon curd instead of making my small batch of lemon curd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7.jpg\" alt=\"Bright yellow lemon thumbprint cookies on parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-80858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add these bright and cheery cookies to your holiday cookie table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other thumbprint cookies recipes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/strawberry-jam-cookies\/\">Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/chocolate-thumbprints-with-marshmallow-creme\/\">Hot Cocoa Thumbprints<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Pottery bowls with spices, butter, flour, and sugar on marble counter.\" class=\"wp-image-80845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong>. Five tablespoons of butter, softened to room temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown Sugar<\/strong>. One-quarter cup of light brown sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla<\/strong>. One-half teaspoon of real vanilla extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Ginger<\/strong>. We&rsquo;re using dried ground ginger for these lemon thumbprint cookies: 3\/4 teaspoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinnamon<\/strong>. One-half teaspoon of ground cinnamon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nutmeg<\/strong>. Just a small amount (1\/4 teaspoon) of freshly grated nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flour<\/strong>. This recipe makes just 1 dozen cookies (but you can easily double it). For 12 cookies, you need 1\/2 cup of flour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Microwave Lemon Curd<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sugar<\/strong>. One-third cup of granulated sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg<\/strong>. We&rsquo;re using one whole egg for this microwave lemon curd recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lemon<\/strong>. In total, we need 1\/3 cup of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest. It might take 2-3 lemons to get 1\/3 cup of juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong>. Three tablespoons of melted butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>. Just a pinch of salt (about 1\/8 teaspoon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lemon-thumbprint-cookies-tutorial\">Lemon Thumbprint Cookies Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, follow the recipe for my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/microwave-lemon-curd\/\">microwave lemon curd here<\/a><\/span>, and set it aside for using after the cookies have cooled. It makes a small batch, which is just enough for filling the cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-10.jpg\" alt=\"Grey pottery bowl with brown sugar and softened butter inside.\" class=\"wp-image-80850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-10.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-10-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-10-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-15.jpg\" alt=\"Fluffy butter in a grey pottery bowl with spices on top.\" class=\"wp-image-80851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-15.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-15-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-15-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-15-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once the lemon curd is chilling, combine the brown sugar and softened butter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Beat together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, and then add the vanilla and beat again. Add the spices and continue beating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-18.jpg\" alt=\"Hand adding tablespoonfuls of flour to a light brown dough.\" class=\"wp-image-80852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-18.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-18-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-18-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-18-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-4.jpg\" alt=\"Twelve raw thumbprint cookies on a baking sheet, before baking.\" class=\"wp-image-80853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-4.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-4-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When it&rsquo;s time to add the flour, add it one tablespoon at a time while beating. It&rsquo;s important to do this instead of adding the flour all at once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, forming balls and evenly spacing them on a baking sheet. Use a wooden spoon to make 12 divots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-5.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked thumbprint cookies without any filling on a baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-80854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-5.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-5-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-6.jpg\" alt=\"Bright yellow lemon thumbprint cookies on a baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-80855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-6.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-6-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Bake for 13-14 minutes (the cookies will expand quite a bit). They&rsquo;re done the golden brown. It helps to use a wooden spoon to re-enforce the hole right when they come out of the oven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When the cookies fully cool, add dollops of lemon curd just before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9.jpg\" alt=\"Macro image of thumbprint cookie with yellow lemon curd filling oozing out.\" class=\"wp-image-80859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-9-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-make-ahead\">Storage\/ Make Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can bake these cookies ahead of time, and chill or freeze until you need them. Do not freeze the cookies with the lemon curd on them. Do not store the cookies for very long once the lemon curd is in the divot. Try to fill these with lemon curd on the day you plan to serve them. You can freeze the already baked cookies for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature for a few hours, fill with lemon curd and then serve.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-80862\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"80862\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Bright yellow lemon thumbprint cookies on parchment paper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Lemon-Thumbprint-Cookies-7-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wprm_print\/lemon-thumbprint-cookies\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"80862\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\" id=\"lemon-thumbprint-cookies\">Lemon Thumbprint Cookies<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">One dozen lemon thumbprint cookies with lemon curd filling.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">lemon thumbprint cookies, thumbprint cookies<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">13<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-80862 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"80862\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">80<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-80862-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-80862-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"80862\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 id=\"recipe-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground ginger<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">nutmeg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flour<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Lemon Curd Filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/microwave-lemon-curd\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">recipe of Microwave Lemon Curd<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(linked)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-80862-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-80862-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"80862\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">First, make the microwave lemon curd recipe below, and place it in the fridge.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Next, make the cookies: preheat the oven to 350.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Next, add the vanilla and continue beating. Sprinkle in the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg and beat well.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">This is very important: slowly add the flour to the dough while mixing, about 1 tablespoon at a time. If you dump all of the flour in at once, the dough won&rsquo;t come together.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Scoop the dough into 12 teaspoon-sized mounds. Use the end of a small wooden spoon to make a divot in the center of each cookie. Press the edges together if the dough cracks a bit.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Bake for 13-14 minutes, or until the edges of cookies brown slightly.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Move the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80862-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add scoops of lemon curd into the center of each cookie, and serve.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-80862-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The nutrition facts for the lemon curd is not included here, because you might use a store-bought lemon curd instead of my linked recipe for microwave lemon curd.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-80862-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">80<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">146<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is for the true lemon lovers only! 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