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Sugar Cookie Cups

Sweet Sugar Cookie Cups: Easy Treats for Any Celebration

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Delight in these Sugar Cookie Cups, perfectly crafted for every celebration with rich buttercream filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 3/4 cup Salted Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 3/4 cup Sugar For sweetness and golden crust
  • 1 unit Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract Optional for nutty flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
  • 2 cups Flour Primary structure ingredient
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Softened for best results
  • 1 1/3 cups Powdered Sugar For thickness and sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract for Frosting Adds flavor
  • 1 tbsp Milk or Heavy Whipping Cream Adjusts frosting consistency
  • Food Coloring Optional for color
  • Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine softened salted butter and sugar, and beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add egg and extracts to the mixture and beat until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together baking powder, salt, and flour. Gradually mix it into the wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop dough into muffin cups, flattening gently, and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
  6. After baking, press down the center of each cookie to form a cup shape while hot.
  7. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat softened butter, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until fluffy.
  9. Adjust the frosting consistency with milk or cream, and incorporate food coloring if desired.
  10. Once cooled, pipe the buttercream into each cup and decorate with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Sugar Cookie Cups are highly customizable; feel free to experiment with flavors and decorations to match any occasion.

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