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Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

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These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the zesty tang of lemon with a buttery, crumbly cookie base. Ready in just 55 minutes, they’re an effortless treat that feels indulgent yet approachable.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 2¾ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1¼ cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Lemon Curd Filling

  • 6 Tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs, divided
  • ⅔ cup lemon juice

Topping

  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 ℉.
  • Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in dry ingredients until combined.
  • Roll into 1" sized balls and place in muffin tin.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Press the insides of the cookies down with the backside of a spoon to make an indent for filling; let cool.
  • To make the Lemon curd filling, cream together 6 Tablespoons softened butter with 1 cup sugar.
  • Mix in 2 eggs and just the yolks from the other 2 eggs, and beat until well combined.
  • Add lemon juice and mix until combined, there will still be some lumps.
  • Pour filling mixture into a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk constantly for 5 minutes, or until smooth and thickened.
  • Remove lemon curd from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Carefully spoon a teaspoon of lemon curd into each cookie cup.
  • Top cookie cups with lemon zest of one lemon, and place in fridge for 30 minutes, or until lemon curd has set up.
  • Remove cookie cups from pan using a butter knife and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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