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Sugar cookie cups are a fun and versatile dessert that transforms classic sugar cookie dough into adorable edible cups. Fill them with your favorite creams, chocolates, fruits, or frostings for a customizable and crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for parties, holidays, or family gatherings, these bite-sized desserts are as delicious as they are charming.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Bite-sized and adorable: Perfectly portioned for easy serving.
  • Versatile: Customize with endless fillings to suit any occasion.
  • Fun and festive: Great for parties, holidays, or themed events.
  • Simple to make: Uses basic ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

For the Sugar Cookie Cups:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • Buttercream, cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or chocolate ganache
  • Optional toppings: Fresh fruit, sprinkles, or candy

Directions

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Make the Sugar Cookie Cups:

  1. Preheat oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients:
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape the cups:
    • Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them in the prepared mini muffin tin. Press down gently with your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and use a small spoon or rounded utensil to reshape the wells if needed. Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Make the filling:
    • Prepare your chosen filling, such as buttercream, whipped cream, or ganache, according to your recipe or package instructions.

Assemble the Cookie Cups:

  1. Fill the cups:
    • Spoon or pipe the filling into the cooled cookie cups.
  2. Decorate:
    • Add toppings like sprinkles, fruit, or candy for extra flair.

Serve:

  1. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Servings and Timing

  • Servings: Makes about 24 cookie cups
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes

Variations

  • Chocolate twist: Add cocoa powder to the cookie dough for chocolate sugar cookie cups.
  • Peanut butter cups: Fill with peanut butter frosting and top with chopped peanuts.
  • Fruit-filled: Use lemon curd or strawberry jam as the filling and garnish with fresh fruit.
  • Holiday-themed: Add food coloring to the dough or filling and use seasonal sprinkles for a festive touch.

Storage

  • Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Refrigeration: Refrigerate filled cups for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze unfilled cookie cups in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw and fill before serving.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought cookie dough?

Yes, pre-made sugar cookie dough works well for a quick version.

2. What if I don’t have a mini muffin tin?

You can use a regular muffin tin, but the cookie cups will be larger. Adjust the baking time accordingly.

3. How do I keep the cups from sticking?

Grease the muffin tin well or use paper liners to ensure easy removal.

4. Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.

5. How do I make the wells deeper?

Press the centers down gently with a spoon immediately after baking while the cookies are still warm.

6. Can I flavor the cookie dough?

Yes, add a teaspoon of almond extract, lemon zest, or cinnamon for extra flavor.

7. Can I make these dairy-free?

Use dairy-free butter and an alternative filling like coconut whipped cream.

8. Can I freeze the dough?

Yes, freeze the dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.

9. How do I pipe the filling neatly?

Use a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip for a decorative finish.

10. Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, bake the cookie cups up to 2 days in advance and fill them on the day of serving.

Conclusion

Sugar cookie cups are a delightful dessert that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a fun baking project, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress. Customize them with your favorite fillings and toppings, and enjoy this sweet and creative dessert!

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Sugar Cookie Cups

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookie cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Sugar Cookie Cups are adorable, bite-sized treats made by baking sugar cookie dough into mini cups and filling them with creamy frosting, chocolate ganache, or your favorite fillings. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a fun dessert for the family, they’re customizable and irresistible!

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Cups:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • Optional: chocolate ganache, fruit preserves, or whipped cream

Optional Toppings:

  • Sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  2. Shape and Bake the Cookie Cups:
    • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place one ball in each cavity of the mini muffin tin.
    • Use your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to press down the center of each ball, creating a cup shape.
    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
    • Remove from the oven and immediately press down the centers again to reinforce the cup shape. Allow the cookie cups to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Fill the Cookie Cups:
    • Once the cookie cups are cool, pipe or spoon your desired filling into each cup. Frosting, ganache, or fruit preserves all work beautifully.
  4. Decorate:
    • Add sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or any toppings you like.
  5. Serve:
    • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Store cookie cups in the refrigerator for up to 3 days if filled with perishable ingredients like whipped cream.
  • Customize the flavor by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or sprinkles to the cookie dough.
  • For a shortcut, use store-bought sugar cookie dough.

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