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Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Buttery cookie cups filled with tangy homemade lemon curd, topped with a sprinkle of lemon zest and powdered sugar. These bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for parties or any dessert table.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookie cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened (for lemon curd)
  • 1 cup sugar (for lemon curd)
  • 4 eggs, divided (for lemon curd)
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice (for lemon curd)
  • Zest of 1 lemon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup.
  7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
  8. To make lemon curd filling, beat softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  9. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  10. Stir in lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  11. Pour lemon curd filling into cooled cookie cups.
  12. Chill the filled cookie cups in the refrigerator until the lemon curd is set, about 1-2 hours.
  13. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon zest and powdered sugar.

Notes

These cookie cups are easier to serve than traditional lemon bars and can be made ahead of time. Using a mini muffin tin helps keep the cookie edges tall to hold the lemon curd filling perfectly. Store refrigerated and consume within a few days for best freshness.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg