Description
The mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are delicious treats that combine the traditional lemon bars with the exciting twist of the cookie cups. These tasty bites are great for every occasion, from parties to gatherings with the family. With their lemon curd-y tangy filling and delicious crust of cookies Everyone will be enthralled by them!
Ingredients
- 23/4 cups of flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup of butter (softened)
- 11/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Six tablespoons of butter (softened) to make lemon curd
- 1 cup sugar for lemon curd
- 2 eggs in whole and 2 yolks to make lemon curd
- 1/3 cup juice of a lemon to make lemon curd
- Lemon zest of 1 lemon to add flavor
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the cookie dough: Start by mixing flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Make a cream of butter with sugar until it becomes fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients to make dough.
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Baking cookies Cookie Cups: Shape dough into balls, then place them in a muffin tin that is small and bake until golden. Press the center immediately to form cups, then allow them to cool.
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Create the lemon curd: Cream butter and sugar, then whisk in lemon juice and eggs. Cook while stirring until the mixture becomes thick.
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To assemble: Fill each cookie cup with lemon curd, chill, and decorate with lemon juice and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is soft enough to be at the temperature of room for easy mixing.
- Do not overbake the cups of cookies The cups should be slightly golden but still soft to the touch.
- To get a stronger lemon flavor, mix more lemon juice into the curd.