Description
Indulge in these delightful Lemon Bar Cookie Cups! They combine the tangy flavor of lemon bars with a buttery cookie crust, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookie cups are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them a hit at gatherings!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Cups:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for lemon filling)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
- Make Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Form Cookie Cups:
- Divide the cookie dough evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down to form a cup shape.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare Lemon Filling:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add Filling:
- Once the cookie cups are done, remove them from the oven and pour the lemon filling into each cookie cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake Again:
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Cool and Dust:
- Allow to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra refreshing treat, chill the cookie cups in the refrigerator before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg