Description
Delight in these refreshing Lemon Bar Cookie Cups, featuring a buttery crumb crust and a tangy lemon filling. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, these treats boast a bright citrus flavor balanced with sweet richness, making them a stunning dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Filling
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by either greasing it or lining with paper liners to ensure easy removal of the cookie cups.
- Make Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and softened unsalted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this crumbly dough firmly and evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of each muffin cup to form the crust base.
- Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a balanced lemony flavor with light rise.
- Assemble: Spoon the lemon filling evenly over each prepared crust cup, filling them nearly to the top without overflowing to maintain shape while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the lemon filling is set and the tops have a slight golden hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Remove the tin from the oven and allow the lemon bar cookie cups to cool completely in the tin before carefully removing them to maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for a smoother filling texture.
- Press the crust firmly to avoid it crumbling when serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor impact.
- Let the cookie cups cool thoroughly to set the lemon filling properly.
- Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
