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Sugar Cookie Cups

Deliciously sweet sugar cookie cups filled with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
Decoration
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles optional

Method
 

Prepare the Sugar Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookie Cups
  1. Grease a muffin tin and scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each cup, pressing down to form a cup shape.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
  2. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Assemble the Cookie Cups
  1. Once the cookie cups are completely cool, fill each cup with frosting.
  2. Top with sprinkles if desired.
  3. Serve and enjoy your sugar cookie cups!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSugar: 15g

Notes

These cookie cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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