Description
A delightful mini treat combining the buttery richness of sugar cookies with a zesty lemon filling, capturing the essence of classic lemon bars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.5 ounces sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- ⅔ cup lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar cookie mix until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
- Press dough into a greased muffin pan, creating cup shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and egg yolks, whisk until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and zest, whisk until combined.
- Fill pre-baked cookie cups with lemon mixture, about 3/4 full.
- Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from muffin pan.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg