Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups Recipe
These Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on classic lemon bars, with a buttery cookie crust filled with a luscious lemon filling. Perfect for any occasion, these mini treats are bursting with tangy lemon flavor and are sure to impress your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Cups:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Prepare the dough: Cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and salt to form a soft dough.
- Shape the cups: Press dough into each muffin cup, shaping into a shell.
- Bake: Bake the cookie cups for 10-12 minutes until set and golden.
- Make the filling: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill the cups: Pour lemon filling into each cup and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the cups cool in the pan, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest or a drop of lemon extract.
- Chill the cups for a firmer texture and easier removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
