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Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups That Will Brighten Your Day

These Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on traditional lemon bars, packed with flavor and sure to brighten your day.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookie cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased muffin tin to form a crust.
  4. Bake the crusts for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until well combined.
  6. Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crusts.
  7. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, until set.
  8. Allow to cool, then dust with more powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • These cookie cups can be stored in an airtight container.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Lemon Bar, Cookie Cups, Dessert, Sweet Treat