Description
Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful fusion of tangy lemon flavor and sweet cookie texture, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized delights not only taste amazing but also bring sunshine to your dessert table. With their buttery crust and zesty filling, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for parties, picnics, or simply indulging at home, these cookie cups will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Scoop the dough into the muffin pan, pressing down gently to form cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Pour the lemon mixture into each cookie cup until almost full.
- Return to the oven for another 10-12 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg