Description

Indulge in these delightful Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups, the perfect treat for your summer gatherings and celebrations. These soft and chewy cookie cups are filled with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms, embodying a festive spirit with their vibrant red, white, and blue frosting. Easy to make and fun to customize, they’re ideal for parties or as sweet gifts for friends and family. Whether served individually or on a dessert platter, these cookie cups are sure to impress and bring joy to any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (108g) brown sugar
1/4 cup (52g) sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (125g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup (146g) chopped M&Ms
2–3 tbsp red, white and blue sprinkles
1/2 cup (112g) salted butter
1/2 cup (95g) shortening
4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp water or milk
Red gel icing color
Sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and spray a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until combined.
Stir in chocolate chips, chopped M&Ms, and sprinkles.
Form dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and press them into the cupcake pan molds.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges. Let cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prepare frosting by beating together salted butter and shortening until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until desired consistency is achieved.
Color half of the frosting with red gel icing color; fill piping bags with each color side by side for decoration.
Once cookies are cool, pipe swirls of frosting on top and decorate with additional sprinkles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (44g)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For variations, try different types of chocolate chips or adjust sprinkles according to seasonal themes. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.