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lemon bar cookie cups recipe sweet tangy delight
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Lemon Bar Cookie Cups offer a delightful twist on the classic lemon bar, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, tangy lemon filling, and a luscious honey-vanilla drizzle. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, these bite-sized portions are guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
- 115 g (ยฝ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: for a tender, crumbly crust
- 30 g (ยผ cup) Granulated Sugar: adds sweetness and helps with browning
- 150 g (1 ยผ cups) All-Purpose Flour: provides structure to the crust
- ยผ tsp Fine Sea Salt: enhances flavors
- 2 Large Eggs, at Room Temperature: for a smooth, creamy filling
- 120 ml (ยฝ cup) Fresh Lemon Juice: the key to vibrant lemon flavor
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest (about 1 tbsp): intensifies lemon flavor
- 80 g (โ cup) Granulated Sugar: sweetens the lemon filling
- 15 g (2 tbsp) Cornstarch: thickens the lemon filling
- 60 ml (ยผ cup) Honey: forms the base of the drizzle
- 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste (alcohol-free): enhances the drizzleโs flavor
- 30 g (ยผ cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes: adds crunch and aroma
- Optional: Powdered Sugar for Dusting: for a delicate finish
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Crust: Preheat oven to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF), line a muffin tin, and press a shortbread crust into each cup.
- First Bake: Bake crusts for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make Lemon Filling: Whisk eggs, lemon juice, zest, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Fill & Second Bake: Pour filling into baked crusts and bake at 160ยฐC (320ยฐF) for 15-18 minutes until set.
- Drizzle & Garnish: Warm honey and vanilla, drizzle over cooled bars, and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice and good quality ingredients. Toasting the coconut enhances its flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg