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Lemon Buttercups Recipe

Indulge in the delightful charm of Lemon Buttercup Cookies! Inspired by a beloved Alabama family recipe, these refined treats elevate the classic buttercup cookie to new heights. Imagine delicate, melt-in-your-mouth pastry cups filled with a tangy lemon cream cheese center. These elegant cookies are perfect for tea parties, holiday gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe – a delightful twist on a cherished tradition!

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 163.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemon Buttercups

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How to Make Lemon Buttercups

  1. Whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup sour cream and 1 large egg yolk until smooth.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough just comes together. The dough will be slightly dry.
  5. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat 4 ounces cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add 1 large egg, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest of 1 lemon. Mix until well combined.
  8. On a surface heavily dusted with powdered sugar, roll out the chilled dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
  9. Use a 3-inch square cookie cutter or a knife to cut the dough into squares.
  10. Place a teaspoon of the lemon cream cheese filling in the center of each square.
  11. Gather the edges of each square around the filling, pinching them together to form a cup shape.
  12. Gently push the midpoints of the sides inward to create petal-like points. The cookie should resemble an opening flower.
  13. Place the shaped cookies into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
  14. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  15. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  16. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  17. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

38g

Carbs

3g

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