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Sugar Cookie Cups

Delightful cookie cups filled with frosting, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 3/4 cup salted butter (softened) Unsalted butter can be substituted.
  • 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
For the Frosting
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 small amount pink or red food coloring gel (optional) For decoration.
  • to taste sprinkles For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two regular muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, along with the vanilla and almond extracts, until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Combine the flour mixture with the wet mixture. Mix until a dough forms—don’t overdo it; just enough to bring it together.
  6. Press about 2 tablespoons of dough into the bottom of each muffin cup, gently pushing it up the sides about halfway.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes and then allow the cups to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Once cooled, press down the center with the back of a tablespoon or a jar to create a cup shape.
Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Adjust for preferred consistency.
  3. Pipe or spoon the frosting into each cooled cookie cup and finish with sprinkles. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Freeze unfrosted cookie cups for up to a month.

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