Description
Lemon Bar Cookie Cups combine the delightful tang of lemon bars with the convenience of a cookie, making them a perfect treat for parties, afternoon teas, or a sweet end to a meal. Featuring a buttery cookie cup filled with rich lemon curd, these desserts are as attractive as they are delicious. Follow this simple guide to create your own batch of these irresistible treats.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cups:
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Large Eggs: 2
- Egg Yolks: 2
- Fresh Lemon Juice: 2/3 cup (from about 3–4 lemons)
- Lemon Zest: 1 tablespoon
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, cut into small pieces
For Garnish:
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Cups:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together.
- Take small portions of the dough and press them into the muffin tin cups, forming a small cup shape.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Make the Lemon Curd:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and butter until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Let the curd cool slightly before spooning into the cooled cookie cups.
- Assemble and Garnish:
- Fill each cookie cup with the lemon curd.
- Chill the cookie cups in the refrigerator until the lemon curd is set (about 1 hour).
- Before serving, dust each cookie cup with powdered sugar for a sweet, decorative finish.
Notes
- Equipment Needed: Mini muffin tin, electric mixer or whisk, mixing bowls, measuring spoons and cups, saucepan
- Ingredients: Unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered sugar for dusting
- Listing out equipment and ingredients helps readers prepare adequately before starting the recipe, ensuring a smooth cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one cookie cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: Less than 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 mg