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Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups: A Festive Delight to Share

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups are a fun, kid-friendly treat perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough Opt for the flat package for easy cutting into squares.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Choose salted or unsalted based on preference.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for achieving the right consistency.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Vital for a light, fluffy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor of your buttercream.
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional; add only if using unsalted butter for frosting.
For Decoration
  • a few drops Green Food Coloring Tints the buttercream for the 'nest' look.
  • 36 eggs Hershey’s Chocolate Eggs Alternatives include jelly beans or Reese's Eggs.

Equipment

  • muffin pans
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Shot glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 12-cup muffin pans with cooking spray.
  2. Open the Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough and place one square into each muffin cup, pressing down gently.
  3. Bake the cookie cups for 10-14 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. After baking, use a shot glass to press down in the center of each cookie to create a cup shape.
  5. Let the cookie cups cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Mix in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
  8. Frost each cooled cookie cup with the green buttercream using a piping bag.
  9. Top each frosted cup with three Hershey’s Chocolate Eggs to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Properly bake and cool cookie cups for best texture. Adjust frosting coloring to enhance appeal.

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