Lemon Bar Cookie Cups
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with these delightful Lemon Bar Cookie Cups. A buttery cookie base cradles a luscious lemon filling, creating an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Whether it’s a summer picnic or a cozy gathering, these charming cups are sure to impress your friends and family. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring a burst of sunshine to your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour and baking powder until combined.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough into each muffin cavity, pressing down to form cups.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- While cooling, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Pour filling into each cooled cookie cup and bake for another 15-18 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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