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Sugar Cookie Cups

Delicious Sugar Cookie Cups with Creamy Frosting Joy

These Sugar Cookie Cups are delightful little treats that combine the joy of traditional cookies with customization options.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter or unsalted for more control over sweetness
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 Egg room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 splash Milk adjust for consistency
For Decoration
  • 1 cups Sprinkles festive mix

Equipment

  • Muffin pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together salted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, fill muffin pans with dough, pressing it into cup shapes.
  6. Bake for approximately 12 minutes until lightly golden; cool for 15 minutes.
  7. Mix cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency.
  8. Fill cooled cookie cups with frosting and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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