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Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 lemon bar cookie cups
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Mouthwatering Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on the classic lemon bar dessert. Featuring a buttery, crumbly cookie crust topped with a tangy, smooth lemon filling, these individual-sized treats are perfect for parties or a refreshing snack. Easy to prepare and baked in a muffin tin, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors with a tender, luscious texture.

Ingredients

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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 Oven: 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 Crust: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, ensuring it is evenly combined but not overmixed.
  4. Form Crust in Muffin Cups: Press approximately 1 tablespoon of the dough into the bottom of each muffin cup, spreading it evenly to form a compact cookie crust layer.
  5. Bake Cookie Crusts: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the crust layers for 10 to 12 minutes or until they turn lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
  6. Prepare Lemon Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until the filling mixture is smooth and well combined.
  7. Fill the Cups: Pour the lemon filling evenly over the warm cookie crusts, filling each muffin cup almost to the top.
  8. Bake Lemon Bars: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes until the lemon filling has set but still retains a slight jiggle in the center.
  9. Cool and Chill: Allow the lemon bar cookie cups to cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack. Once cooled, transfer the tin to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to ensure the filling firms up nicely and flavors meld.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best bright and tangy flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Chilling the bars after baking improves texture and makes them easier to remove from the muffin tin.
  • Paper liners help with easy removal and clean-up but greasing works as well.
  • You can dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch.

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