Description
Red Velvet Cookie Cups are a fun, bite-sized dessert perfect for special occasions. These soft and chewy red velvet cookies are baked into a cup shape and filled with creamy cream cheese frosting. They’re festive, decadent, and guaranteed to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Cups:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Red, white, and pink sprinkles
- Crushed cookies or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake the Cookie Cups:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place each into a cavity of the mini muffin tin.
- Use your thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to press down the center of each ball, forming a cup shape.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are puffed.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press the centers down again to reinforce the cup shape. Let the cookie cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cookie Cups:
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese frosting into the cooled cookie cups.
- Decorate with sprinkles, crushed cookies, or chocolate chips.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- To make this recipe dairy-free, use plant-based butter and cream cheese.
- You can substitute store-bought cream cheese frosting for convenience.
- Store cookie cups in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.