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🍋 Lemon Bar Cookie Cups 🍋

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These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups combine the best of two desserts: the crispness of cookies and the tangy sweetness of lemon bars. Perfect for a refreshing and delightful treat, these cookie cups are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cookie Cups:

  • 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Filling:

  • 🍋 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 🥚 1 large egg
  • 🍋 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 🌿 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For Garnish:

  • 🍬 Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • 🍋 Lemon zest (optional)

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Cookie Cups:

  1. Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
  1. Mix the Dough:
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
  1. Form the Cups:
  • Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  • Place each ball into the mini muffin tin and use your thumb or a small spoon to press down in the center, creating a cup shape.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and use a small spoon to press down the centers again if they have puffed up. Let the cookie cups cool in the tin.

Prepare the Lemon Filling:

  1. Mix the Filling:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and flour until smooth.
  1. Fill the Cups:
  • Spoon the lemon filling into the cooled cookie cups, filling each cup almost to the top.
  1. Bake Again:
  • Return the filled cookie cups to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden.
  1. Cool:
  • Allow the lemon bar cookie cups to cool completely in the tin before removing them.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Dust with Powdered Sugar:
  • Once cooled, dust the tops of the lemon bar cookie cups with powdered sugar.
  • Add a bit of lemon zest on top for an extra burst of lemon flavor, if desired.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve and enjoy your delightful Lemon Bar Cookie Cups!

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 24 minutes

Total Time: 44 minutes

Servings: 24 cookie cups

Calories: 100 kcal per cookie cup

💡 Notes:

  • For a more intense lemon flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice to the filling.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • These cookie cups can also be made in regular muffin tins for a larger treat; adjust baking times accordingly.