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Sugar Cookie Cups

Irresistible Sugar Cookie Cups with Creamy Frosting Delight

These Sugar Cookie Cups combine a chewy cookie base with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted for more control over salt levels.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Main sweetener for texture and taste.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract Adds the classic sugar cookie flavor.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Smooth and creamy frosting.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Softened for mixing.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust with milk for consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Adds liquid to frosting.
For Toppings
  • Sprinkles Festive touch for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • muffin pans
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • piping bag

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two muffin pans with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of almond extract and mix until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, then combine with the wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup and press up the sides to form a cup shape.
  6. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center looks soft.
  7. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then press centers down to reshape and cool completely.
  8. In a bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese and 0.5 cup of butter, then gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cookie cups and add sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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