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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Published: Mar 26, 2012 · Modified: May 19, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

    Lemon Custard Cream Cookies

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    These little Lemon Custard Cream Cookies are as pretty as a picture and scrumptious. They are perfect for a ladies' luncheon or shower when class and elegance matter.

    Lemon Custard Cream Cookie Recipe

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2012. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    LEMON CUSTARD CREAMS       {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    The cookies:
    1 stick butter, softened (I used salted butter)
    ⅓ cup *powdered sugar*
    1 cup all-purpose flour plus *1 tablespoon*
    8 tablespoons custard powder (8 tablespoons cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

    1 egg

    1 additional teaspoon of vanilla extract
    *Fresh zest of one lemon*

    -In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    -Add the vanilla extract and the egg and continue to beat until combined.
    -Alternately add the flour and custard powder to the mix, beating until the dough just comes together (do not over mix).
    -Add the zest and beat for just a moment to combine.
    -Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
    -Gather your dough and on a floured surface, roll the dough out to roughly ¼ inch thickness.
    -Using whatever cookie cutters you choose (I used 1" rounds) cut the cookies out (in an even number for tops and bottoms) and lay the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    -Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes on the center rack of your oven until the cookies are just showing a slight bit of brown.  Do not overbake as you want these cookies to remain light in color.
    -Remove to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before filling.

    The custard:
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 tablespoons sugar
    2 teaspoons lemon extract
    *a few drops of yellow food color* 

    -Freeze the bowl and whisk of your stand mixer for 5 minutes while you gather your ingredients.
    -Add all the ingredients to the frozen bowl of your mixer and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.

    -Using a piping bag or a spoon, add a healthy dollop of custard onto one side of a cookie and top with an additional cookie making a sandwich.

    *The glaze*:
    *1-½ cups of powdered sugar*
    *2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice*
    *2 tablespoons of heavy cream*
    -In a small bowl, whisk together the above ingredients until you get a glaze that runs easily and has no lumps.
    -Place your cookies on an elevated cooking rack (this allows any excess glaze to drip off) over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
     

    -You can now spoon the glaze over the cookie sandwiches or add the glaze to a squeeze bottle and squeeze the glaze evenly over the cookies. -For the garnish, add a few picked pansies (FOR DECORATION ONLY...REMOVE BEFORE EATING) to the tops of your cookies. -Keep your cookies refrigerated until serving and then you are ready for any springtime garden party or maybe a bridal or baby shower.     So pretty and delightfully light and lemony!!!

     
     
    Lemon Custard Cream Recipe
    Lemon Custard Cream Cookie Recipe
     
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    Comments

    1. Baking Addict says

      April 01, 2012 at 12:30 am

      These look so cute and pretty especially with the flowers. I think we all tweak recipes! I hardly follow them exactly.

      Reply
    2. The Daily Smash says

      March 31, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      These look so good. I just found your blog its great. Come check out my blog at http://www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com

      Have a Great Day 🙂

      Reply
    3. Rituparna says

      March 29, 2012 at 3:15 pm

      Those cookies look delicious ! What adds to the beauty are those spring flowers that you have used as decoration. Beautiful ...

      Reply
    4. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

      March 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      I love that you put edible flowers on the cookies! so beautiful!

      Reply
    5. Renee says

      March 28, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you for all the lovely compliments on these cookies. Honestly, I think the pansies deserve all the credit 🙂

      Reply
    6. Elle says

      March 28, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous, Renee! Nice job!

      Reply
    7. Sue says

      March 28, 2012 at 5:05 am

      They turned out beautifully!

      Reply
    8. Jo says

      March 27, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      I think I'd just eat the lemon custard filling straight out of the bowl with a spoon, it'd likely never make it to the cookies!

      Reply
    9. Kate @ Food Babbles says

      March 27, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Wow!! These look incredible! I love the flowers in your presentation as well. Yum!

      Reply
    10. Kristen says

      March 27, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      I think you just made Springtime on a plate! What a fabulous presentation!

      Reply
    11. TeoBucatar says

      March 27, 2012 at 8:58 pm

      I love lemon custard and these delicious cookies. An amazing presentation!

      Reply
    12. Kirstin says

      March 27, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      These look so pretty! And Yummy! I love a good lemon cookie.

      Reply
    13. April Tuell Angels Homestead says

      March 27, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      What a unique cookie, they look almost to pretty to eat. I'm looking forward to trying them.

      Reply
    14. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

      March 27, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      These look gorgeous! I would totally love to have these, thanks!

      Reply
    15. amy @ fearless homemaker says

      March 27, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      these look lovely, renee! what a beautiful springtime cookie. nicely done! glad to meet you through the SRC - i'm a fellow group D'er! =)

      Reply
    16. Paula says

      March 27, 2012 at 5:05 am

      The presentation here is just beautiful Renee and your cookies with their fluted edges and glaze looks delicious.

      I have to admit that you have me curious now to want to try this recipe without the egg and see what happens 🙁

      Reply
    17. Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says

      March 27, 2012 at 3:20 am

      These are so pretty! Almost too pretty to eat 🙂

      That panic happens to me a lot...I start changing things rather than just sticking to the recipe and seeing where it goes....but looks like your changes worked out well!

      Reply
    18. Cher Rockwell says

      March 26, 2012 at 11:26 pm

      Renee - these are so lovely!

      Reply
    19. SweetSugarBelle says

      March 26, 2012 at 10:28 pm

      OH RENEE!!! These look amazing! AMAZING!!! I cannot wait for a reason to try these!

      Reply
    20. Renee says

      March 26, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Sarah, Thank you SO much. I'm happy you've started blogging. You have a great site with some awesome recipes.
      I can't wait to see what you come up with next little miss Bartlett. LOL

      Reply
    21. Renee says

      March 26, 2012 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks for the lovely compliments. It's actually the pansies that deserve all the praise here. I'll pass it on to them 🙂

      Reply
    22. Sarah Gonzalez says

      March 26, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      These look so pretty Renee! I made your Garlic Lovers Pizza and blogged about you a little. I hope that's ok. Check it out! http://happyhubbygrub.blogspot.com/2012/03/garlic-lovers-pizza.html

      Reply
    23. Melanie says

      March 26, 2012 at 9:50 pm

      Your cookies look delicious, and the pansies are perfect! Oh my, I do love lemon!

      Reply
    24. Danielle says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      These look incredible! And your presentation is lovely. Great choice!

      Reply
    25. Gingered Whisk says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Oh, these look beautiful! I had this blog last month and almost made these cookies! Glad you did, because they look amazing! And I would have panicked and added an egg, too!

      Reply
    26. mireia badia says

      March 26, 2012 at 6:16 pm

      Looks delicious, great pick!

      Reply

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