Delicious Lemon Bar Cookie Cups Recipe: The Ultimate Gourmet Dessert
Are you ready for a mouthwatering gourmet dessert that will make you say “yummy”? This Lemon Bar Cookie Cups recipe is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your friends and family. Packed with high-quality ingredients, these lemon curd filled cookie cups are not only delicious but also a treat worth sharing. Here’s how to make these delectable delights:
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
– 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– 1 cup organic butter, softened
– 1¼ cups granulated sugar
– 1 free-range egg
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
– 6 Tablespoons organic butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 4 free-range eggs, divided
– ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
For the Topping:
– Zest of 1 organic lemon
– 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with high-quality nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a small mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened organic butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Beat in the free-range egg and pure vanilla extract.
4. Combine Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Form Cookie Cups:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them in the muffin tin. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and press down the center of each cookie to form a cup. Allow to cool.
6. Prepare Lemon Curd:
For the filling, cream the organic butter and sugar together. Mix in 2 whole free-range eggs and 2 egg yolks, then stir in the fresh lemon juice. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
7. Fill Cookie Cups:
Spoon the lemon curd into the cooled cookie cups. Top with fresh organic lemon zest and chill in the refrigerator until set.
8. Garnish and Serve:
Remove the lemon bar cookie cups from the tin. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups are guaranteed to be a hit. Get ready for your friends to rave about how delicious and “yummy” these gourmet desserts are. Enjoy adding their names to your Active Member List after they taste these high-quality, delectable delights!
