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MOUTHWATERING LEMON BAR COOKIE CUPS

Sana Umer
These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups combine the tangy sweetness of lemon with a buttery, cookie crust. Perfectly bite-sized, they’re a refreshing twist on classic lemon bars, ideal for parties, gatherings, or a sweet treat any time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookie cups
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Lemon Filling:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cookie Cup Base:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, butter, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, pressing it down into the bottom to form a crust.

Bake the Cookie Cups:

  • Bake the cookie cups for 10–12 minutes or until they are golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly while you prepare the lemon filling.

Make the Lemon Filling:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour this lemon mixture into the partially baked cookie cups, filling them about ¾ of the way full.

Bake the Lemon Filling:

  • Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 5–6 minutes or until the lemon filling is set and slightly golden on top.

Cool and Serve:

  • Allow the cookie cups to cool completely before removing them from the muffin tin. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The cookie cups can be baked and filled a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Customization: Add a drop of lemon extract to intensify the lemon flavor or top with whipped cream for extra richness.
  • Serving Tip: These little treats are perfect for a summer party or as a sweet addition to a brunch spread.
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