Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Sugar Cookie Cups, a charming dessert that combines the buttery goodness of sugar cookies with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These cookie cups, baked in a muffin pan, create the perfect vessel for sweet toppings and are ideal for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to festive gatherings. With their customizable nature, you can easily adjust frosting colors and add fun toppings to match any theme. Each bite offers a satisfying sweetness without overwhelming your palate, making them an irresistible treat for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two regular muffin pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Press two tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup, shaping it halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 12 minutes; cool for at least 15 minutes before pressing down in the center to shape.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar along with milk and vanilla until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cookie cups generously and add sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with different extracts or food coloring to customize flavors and appearance. For added fun, let kids decorate their own cookie cups with various toppings like fresh fruit or candies.