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Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

These delightful cookie cups are filled with a tangy lemon filling and nestled in a buttery cookie crust. A simple and quick dessert that’s sure to impress!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the lemon filling
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 2 large eggs for filling, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
For dusting
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt until well combined.
  4. Press about 1 tablespoon of the cookie dough into the base and sides of a greased muffin tin, forming little cups.
Filling and baking
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well mixed.
  2. Pour the lemon filling into each cookie cup, filling them about ¾ full.
  3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Cooling and serving
  1. Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then remove them and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  3. Serve your Lemon Bar Cookie Cups at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, zest your lemons before juicing to capture all that fragrant oil. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat if desired.