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Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups combine a buttery, crumbly cookie crust with a tangy and sweet lemon filling. Perfectly portioned into muffin tins, these delightful treats offer a refreshing citrus flavor with a smooth, custard-like texture that sets beautifully after baking and chilling. Ideal for summer gatherings or a bright dessert anytime.

Ingredients

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Lemon Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Cookie Base Dough: Cream together the softened butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients to Dough: Gradually add 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter mixture and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. Form the Crust in Muffin Cups: Press approximately 1 tablespoon of the dough evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup, creating a thin cookie crust layer.
  5. Bake Cookie Crusts: Bake the crusts for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden around the edges. Remove the tin from the oven.
  6. Prepare Lemon Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot cookie crusts in each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
  8. Bake Lemon Bars: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the lemon filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Cool and Chill: Allow the lemon bar cookie cups to cool completely in the muffin tin before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 1 hour to ensure the filling fully sets and flavors meld.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the most vibrant flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
  • Chilling the bars before serving helps achieve the perfect texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can line the muffin tin with paper liners to make removal easier.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/mouthwatering-lemon-bar-cookie-cups-recipe-2/