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Lemon Bar Cookie Cups Recipe

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Directions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

 

2. Make the Cookie Dough:
– In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
– In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.

3. Form and Bake the Cookies:
– Form 1-inch balls of dough and place them in the mini muffin tin.
– Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
– Press down the center of each cookie to form a cup and let them cool in the tin.

4. Prepare the Lemon Curd Filling:
– In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
– Mix in 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks, then stir in the lemon juice.
– Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.

5. Assemble the Cookie Cups:
– Spoon the lemon curd into the cooled cookie cups.
– Top with lemon zest and chill until the filling is set.

6. Serve:
– Remove the cookie cups from the tin.
– Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Enjoy these delightful Lemon Bar Cookie Cups, perfect for any occasion!

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