CRUMBL lemon poppy seed cookies with lemon curd filling

Name: Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 1 stick butter (1/2 cup, 8 tbsp); 1/2 cup powderd sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon flavoring; 1/2 tbsp lemon zest; 2 cup AP flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp poppy seeds; 1/2 cup lemon curd (Homemade preferably* see notes); 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp poppy seeds

Published on July 24, 2021 - Updated on June 26, 2022 by Chahinez 38 Comments

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These Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies with lemon curd filling are the perfect amount of poppy seeds for lemon curd filling. They are thick, chewy, and jam-packed with lemon curd compared to the no-filling cookie I received when I purchased mine from Crumbl bakery last time they had it.

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Stack of lemon poppy seed cookie from crumbl

If you’re a lemon or citrus fan should I say, I just want to let you know that the longer you wait on making these lemon curd-filled cookies the more you’re missing out!

The cookie base is a soft and chewy sugar cookie with the perfect amount of lemon flavors, poppy seeds, it is then stuffed with a homemade tangy lemon curd, and glazed with lemon butter glaze.

Is it just me or do we all think that any lemon treat made with poppy seeds is far superior to just lemon treats?

Poppy seeds add a little bit of a nutty aroma to baked goods, even more, when toasted but we’ll leave that for another time.

I think my favorite part about them is the slight crunch, paired with the oozing lemon curd and you got yourself a winner cookie!

lemon poppy seeds broken in half on parchment paper

Why you need to make this recipe!

It is lemon heaven. Where are all my citrus lovers at!
It is jam packed with lemon curd.
Depending on your preference and amount of time you have, can make homemade lemon curd or you can just use store bought!
The cookie base is not too sweet but the glaze as well as the lemon curd will help sweeten this cookie to perfectly balance out the flavors.

Ingredients for Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies

Here are the ingredients you will need to make these cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

Butter- Use softened butter to make this recipe. You will also need some more melted butter for the lemon poppy seed glaze.
Powdered & granulated sugar- This cookie uses both granulated and powdered sugar in the cookie dough base as well as powdered sugar in the butter lemon glaze.
Egg & egg yolk– You will need one egg and one egg yolk to make this cookie base extra rich and creamy.
Lemon juice & lemon zest– Both the lemon juice and lemon zest will add flavor to the cookie base as well as the lemon butter glaze.
Lemon extract– To get that intense lemon cookie flavor you will need to add a bit of lemon flavoring to the cookie dough.
Flour– All purpose flour works great for this recipe.
Baking powder– The baking powder is the leavneing agent for this recipe
Salt– Always add a little salt to balance out the sweetness level of your baked goods.
Poppy seeds– The poppy seeds can be found at your local grocery store or online. They add a fun little texture to the these cookies.
Lemon curd– You can either make homemade lemon curd or use store bought. Both would work great but making homemade would take a little more time since it has to set in the fridge for a few hours, then freeze to fill the cookies.

How to make Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies

This is how you can make these lemon curd stuffed cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

Scoop out 8 tablespoon of lemon curd and place it on a parchement or plastic-lined baking sheet or plate, gently spread to about ¼ inch in thickness, and freeze for 1-2 hours or until solid.
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add in the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest.
Fold in the flour, salt, baking powder, and poppy seeds until the flour mixture disappears.
Scoop out the cookie dough, and flatten it between the palm of your hand. Place 1 tablespoon worth of frozen lemon curd in the center and gently fold the cookie dough over it. Roll the dough in between the palm of your hand, and flatten it gently to about ½ an inch in thickness.
Bake in the preheated oven then let the cookies cool down on the baking sheet fully.

Make the lemon butter glaze

Over medium heat, melt the butter, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until it comes to a simmer.
Remove from the heat and mix in the poppy seeds.
Brush the glaze over the lemon cookies, let it set for a few minutes then enjoy!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

What if my cookies look underbaked when I pull them out of the oven?

Since these cookies are filled with lemon curd in the center, they will inevitably stay a bit wet on top. But don’t worry about that too much because as they cool down on the baking sheet they will continue to bake from the heat of the cookie and the baking sheet.

So let them cool down before you judge their doneness! Plus they will stay looking slightly undercooked because of the moisture in the curd.

How to store lemon curd cookies?

Because these cookies are filled with egg-lemon curd, it is best to store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Once you’re ready to enjoy it, you can either let the cookies get back to room temperature but let’s be honest… Who has time for that right?!

I usually just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds then enjoy it!

Close up of a lemon cookie with lemon curd oozing out of it

Can I freeze Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies?

Absolutely!

I’ve been making so many cookies that I have mastered the art of freezing cookies. Place your cookies in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Let them thaw in the fridge overnight or just microwave for a few seconds to thaw and warm up a bit and enjoy!

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Crumbl lemon poppy seed cookies

This lemon poppy seed inspired CRUMBL cookie is filled with a tangy and sweet lemon curd, then glazed with the tastiest butter lemon poppy seed glaze. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Freezing time 1 hr

Total Time 32 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine amerian

Servings cookies

Calories 441 Calories

Ingredients

1 stick butter ½ cup, 8 tbsp
½ cup powderd sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
½ tablespoon lemon zest
2 cup AP flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ cup lemon curd Homemade preferably* see notes

Lemon poppy seed glaze

¼ cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon poppy seeds