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Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

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These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups combine the sweet, buttery flavor of sugar cookie dough with the tangy, luscious lemon filling of classic lemon bars. Bite-sized and bursting with bright citrus flavor, they’re perfect for parties, desserts, or a zesty treat any time of year!

Ingredients

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  • For the Cookie Cups:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Lemon Filling:
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Optional Garnishes:
    • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
    • Lemon zest or curls

 

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Cups:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
    • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
    • Roll 1-inch balls of dough and press each into the prepared mini muffin tin, creating a well in the center with your thumb or a small spoon.
  2. Bake the Cookie Cups:
    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and use a small spoon to gently reshape the wells, if needed. Let the cookie cups cool completely in the tin before removing.
  3. Prepare the Lemon Filling:
    • In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Assemble the Cookie Cups:
    • Spoon the lemon filling into the cooled cookie cups, filling each well to the top.
  5. Serve and Garnish:
    • Dust the cookie cups with powdered sugar and garnish with additional lemon zest, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing treat.

Notes

  • Store the cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For added flavor, mix a pinch of salt into the lemon filling to enhance the citrus tang.
  • Try swapping lemon juice with lime or orange juice for a fun twist!

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