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Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Lemon Bar Cookie Cups: Bright Bites for Every Celebration

Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful no-bake treat that balances sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup butter, softened can use margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 1.25 cups sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 egg can substitute with a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar can substitute with honey or agave
  • 4 eggs, divided 2 whole eggs + yolks from 2 additional eggs
  • 0.67 cups lemon juice fresh-squeezed juice preferred
  • 1 lemon lemon zest optional but recommended
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla, then gradually combine with the flour mixture until just blended.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place in the muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Press the centers down to create cup shapes and cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Lemon Curd Filling
  1. Combine butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted.
  2. Add the eggs and whisk well, then stir in lemon juice and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Fill each cookie cup with the warm lemon curd and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Press the cups gently after baking to form ideal hollows for the curd.

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