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Lemon Cookie Cup

Irresistible Lemon Cookie Cups – A Refreshing Treat!

Lemon Cookie Cups are bite-sized delights that elevate any gathering with fresh lemon flavor and a buttery cookie base.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar can substitute with sugar alternative
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh lemons yield the best results
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract is an alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free blend works as an option
For the Lemon Curd Filling
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice fresh juice for the brightest taste
  • 3 large egg yolks crucial for consistency
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch arrowroot powder can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter for creamy texture

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Stand mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • ice cream scoop
  • saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and salt.
  3. Whisk baking powder, baking soda, and flour in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into butter mixture until just combined.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop, drop balls of dough into the greased mini muffin tin and press down slightly to shape.
  5. Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare lemon curd by mixing lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, then whisk in cold butter.
  7. Once the cookie cups are cooled, fill each with about 1 tablespoon of lemon curd and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  8. Serve on a platter and enjoy the delightful lemon flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor; avoid over-mixing the dough to prevent toughness. Chill cookie cups after filling to set curd properly.

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