Description
Easy Lemon Cookie Cups are a refreshing dessert that perfectly combines buttery cookie cups with a zesty lemon filling. These mini treats are not only quick to prepare but also bring a cheerful pop of color and flavor to any gathering. Each bite offers a creamy explosion of citrus goodness, making them an instant favorite among friends and family. Whether for a picnic or a cozy get-together, these cookie cups are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolk until well combined.
- Scoop dough into muffin tins and press down gently to form cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar, then fill cooled cookie cups with this mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg