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Sugar Cookie Cups with Vanilla Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookie cups

Description

Delightful sugar cookie cups baked to perfection and filled with creamy vanilla frosting. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or a sweet snack, featuring soft, buttery cookie shells that hold a rich frosting filling, customizable with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 cup creamy vanilla frosting
  • Optional toppings: sprinkles, candy, fruit

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie cups.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until a well-combined cookie dough forms.
  6. Chill Dough: Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle.
  7. Prepare Muffin Tins: Grease two 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  8. Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with the chilled cookie dough.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
  10. Form Cookie Cups: Remove from the oven and immediately press an indentation into the center of each cookie using the end of a spatula or a wooden spoon to create the cup shape.
  11. Cool: Let the cookie cups cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare Frosting: Place the creamy vanilla frosting into a plastic bag and cut a small hole in one corner to use as a piping bag.
  13. Fill Cookie Cups: Pipe the frosting into the cooled cookie cups filling the cavity created.
  14. Add Toppings: Optionally, decorate the filled cookie cups with sprinkles, candy, or fruit to your liking.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps maintain the shape during baking.
  • Use softened butter to ensure smooth creaming with sugar.
  • Immediately indenting the cookies after baking is crucial before they harden.
  • Customize the fillings and toppings as desired for different flavors and occasions.
  • Store cookie cups in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/sugar-cookie-cups-with-vanilla-frosting-recipe/