Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Easy Lemon Cookie Cups, where zesty lemon meets a buttery cookie shell. These delightful treats boast soft centers and creamy lemon filling, making them perfect for any occasion—from picnics to afternoon tea. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests with this visually stunning dessert that’s sure to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cupcake tin with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough into each cupcake cavity, pressing down to form cups.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool slightly before filling.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; fill cooled cookie cups generously with the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg