Get ready to enjoy a delightful balance of tangy lemon and sweet cookie flavors with these Lemon Bar Cookie Cups! Perfect for brightening up any day with a burst of citrus goodness.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
✅ 2¾ cups flour
✅ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✅ ½ teaspoon baking powder
✅ 1 cup butter (softened)
✅ 1¼ cups sugar
✅ 1 egg
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
✅ 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
✅ 1 cup sugar
✅ 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks
✅ ⅔ cup lemon juice
For the Topping:
✅ Lemon zest from 1 lemon
✅ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to form a dough.
2. Bake the Cookie Cups:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls and place them into a greased mini muffin tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Immediately after removing from the oven, use the back of a spoon or a small cup to press down the center of each cookie to form a cup shape. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
3. Make the Lemon Curd:
In a saucepan, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Whisk in the eggs and egg yolks, then add the lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Assemble the Cookie Cups:
Fill each cooled cookie cup with a spoonful of lemon curd. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set. Top with a sprinkle of lemon zest and a dusting of powdered sugar.
5. Enjoy!
Serve these refreshing and tangy Lemon Bar Cookie Cups chilled for the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors! 🍋✨
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