Description
A delightful twist on classic lemon bars, these cookie cups feature a sweet cookie shell filled with creamy lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup homemade lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the sugar cookie dough by rolling it into golf ball-sized balls.
- Form the dough into cups by pressing it into the wells of a mini muffin tin.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cookie cups in the tin for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each cup with the homemade lemon curd.
- Garnish with lemon zest and powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve on a decorative tray and enjoy!
Notes
These cookie cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon, cookie cups, dessert, sweet snack, lemon curd