Description
Discover the joy of Sugar Cookie Cups, a delightful dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. These charming treats feature a soft sugar cookie base nestled into a muffin tin, topped with luscious cream cheese buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet craving, these customizable cookie cups allow you to express your creativity with various toppings and colors. With their individual portion sizes, they’re ideal for sharing at parties or enjoying a cozy night in. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible Sugar Cookie Cups today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pink or red food coloring gel (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two muffin pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and extracts until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Press about 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup, shaping it halfway up the sides.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes; let cool slightly before pressing centers down to form cups.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Fill cooled cookie cups with frosting and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg