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Sugar Cookie Cups

Sugar Cookie Cups are an adorable treat for any holiday! Fill them with the frosting of your choice & add food coloring for a seasonal flair.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 48 cookie cups
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy vanilla frosting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  4. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the flour mixture and beat until well combined.
  6. Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator to chill for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Grease two 24 cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  8. Fill the cups ¾ full with cookie dough, place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately use the end of a spatula or wooden spoon to indent the middle of the sugar cookies to make cookie cups.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
  11. While the cookies are cooling, place the creamy vanilla frosting in a plastic bag.
  12. Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag then pipe the frosting into the cookie cups.
  13. Add toppings, like sprinkles, candy or fruit, if you’d like.

Notes

  • Frosting: I used a creamy vanilla frosting with added red coloring in this recipe. You can use a store-bought frosting or make a homemade vanilla frosting. You can also use another flavored frosting, such as chocolate, lemon or strawberry.
  • Cookie Dough Storage: Leftover cookie dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. I recommend making pre-portioned small cookie dough balls and storing them in the freezer, so that you can easily pop them in a mini muffin tin and bake these cookie cups immediately anytime!

Nutrition Information

Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 69mg (3%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 125mg (3%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48cookie cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 125mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.