Description
Delight in these tender and tangy Lemon Cookie Cups, perfect bite-sized treats filled with luscious lemon curd. Soft, buttery cookie shells cradle a bright citrus filling, making them an ideal dessert for springtime gatherings or any occasion craving a refreshing sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Filling and Garnish
- 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the cookie dough.
- Add eggs and flavors: Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest thoroughly to incorporate bright citrus notes and flavor into the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined, careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape cookie cups: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin cup, then press gently to form shallow wells that will hold the lemon curd filling.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through.
- Reshape wells: Remove from oven and immediately use the back of a spoon or a small tart press to reshape the centers into deeper wells for the filling.
- Cool: Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add lemon curd: Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd for a burst of tangy sweetness.
- Optional garnish and serve: Dust the tops with powdered sugar if desired. Optionally, add a raspberry or a small dollop of whipped cream for an elegant presentation before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the cookie cups ahead of time and fill them just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Enhance presentation by topping each cookie cup with a fresh raspberry or a dollop of whipped cream for added flavor and visual appeal.
