Description
These delightful sugar cookie cups are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Soft and chewy sugar cookies are baked into adorable cup shapes and filled with your favorite toppings like frosting, fruit, or chocolate. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Cups:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Fillings:
- Whipped cream or frosting
- Fresh fruit (like berries)
- Melted chocolate or caramel
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. - Combine Wet and Dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. - Shape the Cookie Cups:
Roll the dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place each into the well of a greased mini muffin tin. Press the center of each ball down slightly to form a cup shape. - Bake:
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and use the back of a spoon or a small bottle to press the centers down again to maintain the cup shape. Let them cool completely in the tin before carefully removing. - Fill and Serve:
Once the cookie cups are cool, fill them with your choice of frosting, whipped cream, melted chocolate, or fruit. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the cookie dough.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored without fillings in an airtight container.
- Customize the fillings for any holiday or theme!