Description
Zesty Lemon Delight Cookie Cups combine the perfect balance of buttery sweetness with a tangy lemon filling. Ideal for any occasion, they’re irresistibly cute, deliciously fresh, and easy to make. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for lemon filling)
- 2 large egg yolks (for lemon filling)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for lemon filling)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (for lemon filling)
- Zest of 1 lemon (for lemon filling)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Lemon zest or slices, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the dough into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indent in the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and use a spoon to reinforce the indent if needed. Let cool completely in the pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, flour, lemon juice, and zest. Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once the cookie cups and lemon filling have cooled, spoon the filling into each cookie cup.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest or slices if desired. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure the cookie cups are completely cool before adding the lemon filling to avoid melting.
- You can prepare the lemon filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- For a burst of extra citrus, try adding more lemon zest on top for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon cookie cups, zesty cookies, lemon desserts, mini cookies, citrus desserts