Bright Lemon Cups (Printable Version)
Crisp sugar cookie shells packed with zippy lemon curd—a fun, bite-sized take on timeless lemon bars that'll brighten any dessert table.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Bases
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1 cup of softened butter, unsalted
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1 large egg
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1/4 teaspoon of salt
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2 1/2 cups of plain flour
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1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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1 cup of white sugar
→ For the Lemon Filling
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1 teaspoon of grated lemon peel
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2 tablespoons of plain flour
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup of sugar
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1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
→ Toppings
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Grated lemon peel or curls
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A sprinkle of powdered sugar
# Steps:
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Switch on your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a mini muffin tray with grease. Cream together the butter and sugar until it’s fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix the salt, flour, and baking powder in a separate dish. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet mixture until a soft dough develops. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and pop them into the muffin tin, pressing in the center with your thumb or the back of a small spoon.
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Bake them for 10-12 minutes or until the sides just turn golden. Take them out of the oven, and if the centers need more shape, press them in again carefully using a spoon. Let them cool completely in the tin before you attempt to remove them.
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Pop the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour in a little pot and mix well over medium heat. Stir non-stop until it thickens and starts to coat the back of your spoon—this takes roughly 5-7 minutes. Take it off the heat and allow it to cool a bit.
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Once the cookie cups are cooled, scoop the lemon mixture into the middle of each one until they’re filled to the brim.
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Dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar. For extra flair, throw on some lemon zest or curls if you like. Serve immediately or put them in the fridge for a cool snack later.
# Notes:
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Keep these treats in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Enhance the lemony kick by adding a teensy bit of salt to the filling.
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Try swapping lemon juice with lime or orange juice for a fresh twist.