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Lemon Bar Cookie Cups for Christmas

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Bite into sunshine with these delightful Lemon Bar Cookie Cups! Perfect for your next gathering or as a sweet treat at home, these little bites of joy will brighten your holiday celebrations! 🍋💛✨

    Ingredients

    For the Cookies:

    • 2¾ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 cup butter, softened
    • 1¼ cups sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    For the Lemon Curd Filling:

    • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 4 eggs, divided
    • ⅔ cup lemon juice

    For the Topping:

    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
    3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
    4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
    5. Form Cookie Cups: Roll 1-inch balls of dough and place them in the muffin tin. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
    6. Create a Cup Shape: Once baked, press down the center of each cookie to form a cup and allow them to cool completely in the tin.
    7. Make Lemon Curd Filling: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together. Mix in 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, and the lemon juice. Cook the filling over medium heat, whisking continuously until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
    8. Fill Cookie Cups: Spoon the lemon curd filling into each cookie cup. Top with lemon zest and chill until set.
    9. Serve: Remove the cookie cups from the tin, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.

    Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
    Calories: 235 kcal | Servings: 24 servings

    Notes

    These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are a refreshing and zesty addition to your Christmas dessert table, offering a delightful contrast to the heavier holiday treats! Enjoy every sunny bite!

    • Author: niold.com