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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Decorate:
- Add sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or any toppings you like.
- 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.