Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups
Delight in the festive spirit of Easter with these charming Sugar Cookie Cups! Soft, buttery cookies cradle a colorful assortment of candies, making them perfect for sharing with loved ones. Easy to make and highly customizable, these cookie cups will not only impress your guests but also satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Ideal for family baking sessions or holiday gatherings, these treats encapsulate the joy of Easter in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy-coated chocolates (for filling)
- Shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- 4. Using a tablespoon, scoop dough into each muffin cup, pressing down gently in the center to create an indentation.
- 5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- 6. Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with candy-coated chocolates or your preferred fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (35g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 49mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg