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Lemon bar cookie cups with a zesty lemon filling and buttery crust

Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Lemon Bar Cookie Cups combine the sweetness of sugar cookies with the zesty flavor of lemon curd, making them perfect for any occasion.
Servings 12 cups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Cookie Cups

  • 1 cup soft sugar cookie dough Can use premade dough for convenience

Filling

  • 1 cup homemade lemon curd Using homemade curd enhances flavor
  • to taste Powdered sugar For dusting, optional

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll the sugar cookie dough into small balls and press them into the bottom and sides of a mini muffin tin to form cups.
  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the cups remain pale.
  • Let the cookie cups cool completely.

Filling

  • Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with homemade lemon curd.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve.

Notes

Serve as a light dessert or sweet snack. Garnish with lemon slices or mint for presentation. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Fill cups with lemon curd just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
Calories: 150kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, dessert, Easy Recipes, Lemon Bar Cookie Cups, Lemon Desserts