Description
These Lemon Cookie Cups are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. The sweet sugar cookie cups are filled with creamy lemon curd and a tangy cream cheese mixture, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Topped with fresh berries or mint, these mini desserts are not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Cups:
- 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
For the Filling:
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Fresh berries or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Shape the Cookie Cups: Cut the sugar cookie dough into 24 equal pieces, roll into balls, and place in the muffin cups. Press an indentation into each ball.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and press the centers again. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fill and Garnish: Spoon or pipe lemon curd into each cookie cup, top with the cream cheese mixture. Garnish with berries or mint.
- Chill: Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use homemade or store-bought lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
