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Lemon Bar Cookie Cups

Delightful lemon bar flavors in a grab-and-go cookie cup form, perfect for brunch or satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie cups
  • 1 batch sugar cookie dough Use store-bought or homemade.
For the lemon filling
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature is best.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust for sweetness as needed.
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Real lemons are recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest Add more for extra flavor.
For finishing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For dusting before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a regular-sized muffin tin generously.
  3. Press the cookie dough into each muffin cup to form a bowl shape.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookie cups for 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Pour the lemon filling into each pre-baked cookie bowl.
  4. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until just set.
Finishing touches
  1. Let the cookie cups cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
  2. Serve and enjoy your Lemon Bar Cookie Cups!

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep in the fridge for up to a week or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat gently if needed.