Sugar Cookie Cups
Indulge in the delightful world of Sugar Cookie Cups, where soft and buttery cookie bases meet luscious cream cheese frosting. These charming desserts are perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to holidays, adding a touch of sweetness and elegance to your gatherings. With their adorable cup shape, they’re not just tasty but visually captivating too. This easy-to-follow recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create these irresistible treats that can be customized with colorful toppings and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Sprinkles
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two muffin pans.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and extracts until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until dough forms.
- Press two tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup.
- Bake for about 12 minutes; cool before shaping cups.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Pipe frosting into cooled cookie cups and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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