Description
These zesty lemon cookie cups feature a buttery cookie base filled with a smooth, tangy lemon filling. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and optional lemon zest or slices, these treats are perfect for any occasion when you crave a refreshing citrus dessert.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Cups:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Lemon Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Lemon zest or slices, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the dough into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indent in the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and use a spoon to reinforce the indent if needed. Let cool completely in the pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, flour, lemon juice, and zest. Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once the cookie cups and lemon filling have cooled, spoon the filling into each cookie cup.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest or slices if desired. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Be sure to let the cookie cups cool completely before filling them to prevent the lemon filling from melting.
- You can make the cookie cups and lemon filling a day ahead and assemble them before serving.
- For extra zest, add a little more lemon zest into the filling mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes