Easy Lemon Dessert Bites for 12

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or use non-stick liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until no clumps remain.
3. Add the softened butter to the dry mixture and beat until the texture resembles coarse sand.
4. Stir in the egg, milk, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until the batter is smooth and pale yellow, avoiding overmixing.
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the 12 mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden-brown and centers spring back.
7. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for 60 minutes.
8. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until thick but pourable.
9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bites or dip the tops into the bowl, then immediately sprinkle with a pinch of fresh zest.