Description
Delightful treat with a mix of tartness and sweetness in bite-sized form, perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter in a mixing bowl. Mix them until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the muffin cups to form a crust.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder until smooth in another bowl.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust in the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and slightly golden.
- Allow the cookie cups to cool before gently removing them from the muffin tin.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with tea or coffee. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg