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Sugar Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Delicious Sugar Cookie Cups featuring a soft, buttery cookie base baked into muffin tins and filled with creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting. These delightful treats combine the classic flavors of vanilla and almond extracts with a fun presentation perfect for parties or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink or red food coloring gel (optional)

Toppings

  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two regular muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take a few minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure even mixing.
  3. Add Egg and Extracts: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly mixed.
  5. Form the Dough: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until a dough forms, being careful not to over-mix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape Cookie Cups: Press approximately 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough into the bottom of each muffin pan cup and use your fingers to press the dough halfway up the sides, forming a cup-like shape.
  7. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookie cups for 12 minutes, then remove and let them cool for at least 15 minutes. Once cooled slightly, gently press the back of a tablespoon or the top of a round spice jar into the center of each cookie to reinforce the cup shape. Allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, continuing to mix until well combined. Optionally, add pink or red food coloring gel to achieve the desired frosting color. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin. The frosting should hold stiff peaks for piping.
  9. Fill and Decorate: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe swirls into each cooled cookie cup. Alternatively, use a spoon to fill each cup. Finish by sprinkling with optional sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be careful not to over-mix the cookie dough to maintain a tender texture.
  • Make sure cookie cups are completely cooled before adding frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use a piping bag with a star tip for professional-looking frosting swirls, or simply spoon the frosting for a rustic appearance.
  • Sprinkles add a festive touch but are optional.
  • These cookie cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

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