Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe
These Easy Sugar Cookie Cups with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful twist on a classic treat. The soft, buttery cookie cups create the perfect edible vessel for a generous swirl of tangy, sweet frosting. For another simple and delicious sugar cookie variation, try these Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe. They are perfect for parties, holidays, or a fun baking project with a guaranteed crowd-pleasing result.
Sugar Cookie Cups
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- sprinkles
- 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 oven to 350 degree F and grease 2 regular muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy for a few minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add in egg and extracts and beat again until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until dough has formed. Be sure not to over-mix.
- Press 2 tablespoons of cookie dough into the bottom of the cupcake pan and press half way up the sides with your fingers.
- Bake cookie cups for 12 minutes and then let cool for at least 15 minutes. Press the back of a tablespoon or the top of a round spice jar down the center to form the cup shape. Let cool completely.
- In the meantime, in a medium bowl beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Continue to mix together, then add food coloring gel (optional) until desired frosting consistency is achieved. Add more milk if its too thick and more powdered sugar if its too thin. The frosting should be able to form stiff peaks.
- Add frosting to a piping bag with a star tip and swirl into each cookie cup. You could also add the frosting in with a spoon. Top with sprinkles (optional). Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the Sugar Cookie Cups ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake the Sugar Cookie Cups a day in advance. Store them unfrosted in an airtight container at room temperature. Prepare the Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting fresh and pipe it into the cups just before serving for the best texture.
How do I prevent the cookie cups from sticking to the pan?
Thoroughly grease your mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Ensure the dough is pressed evenly into each cup. Let the baked Sugar Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting cool in the pan for only 5-10 minutes before gently loosening and transferring them to a wire rack.
What’s the best way to store leftover frosted cookie cups?
Store any leftover Sugar Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The frosting contains cream cheese, so refrigeration is necessary. Let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
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