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Sugar Cookie Cups

Delicious Sugar Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

Delight in these Sugar Cookie Cups filled with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder essential leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar primary sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional but recommended
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar adjust for thickness
  • 2 tablespoons milk add more for thinner consistency
For Decoration
  • 1 cup sprinkles colored and themed

Equipment

  • muffin pans
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin pans with nonstick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and press it into the bottom and halfway up the sides of each muffin cup.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown; cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  7. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
  8. Frost the cooled cookie cups generously with the cream cheese frosting and top with sprinkles.
  9. Serve and enjoy your delightful Sugar Cookie Cups!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Cool cookie cups completely before frosting.

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