Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavor of Easy Lemon Cookie Cups! These delightful treats feature a buttery cookie base filled with creamy lemon goodness, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or enjoying a sweet afternoon snack, these cookie cups will impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a refreshing dessert ready to share in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow them to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg