These lemon bar cookie cups pair a buttery cookie base with a smooth filling of eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest. The dough is pressed into a mini muffin tin, baked, filled and baked again until the filling sets. Dust them with powdered sugar if you like.
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Cups:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
Preparing the Cookie Cups:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Form the Cups: Press dough into the mini muffin tin, forming small cups.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Press down the center of each cookie cup to form a well and let them cool.
Preparing the Lemon Filling:
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour until smooth.
- Fill the Cups: Pour the lemon filling into the cookie cups.
- Bake Again: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie Cup):
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Sugar: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 50mg
Health Benefits:
- Rich in Vitamin C: Fresh lemon juice provides a boost of antioxidants and immune support.
- No Artificial Preservatives: Homemade cookie cups are free from artificial flavours and additives.
- Perfectly Portioned: These mini treats are great for portion control and sharing.
- Customizable: You can add a graham cracker crust or swap ingredients for a different flavour twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I shape the cookie cups?
Grease a mini muffin tin and press the dough into each cup. After the first bake of 10-12 minutes, press down the centre of each cookie cup to form a well, then let them cool.
How long do the cups bake once they are filled?
Pour the lemon filling into the cooled cookie cups and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the filling is set. The oven stays at 350°F (175°C).
Do I have to dust them with powdered sugar?
No, it is optional. Let the cups cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar if you want a finishing touch.
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