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Sugar Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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These Sugar Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, baked in muffin pans to create a perfect cup shape ideal for filling with creamy buttercream frosting. Soft, buttery cookie bases paired with a smooth cream cheese buttercream make a delicious treat perfect for parties or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Cookie Cups

  • 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
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two regular muffin pans well using nonstick cooking spray to ensure ease of removal later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, taking a few minutes. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed.
  3. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda together to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  5. Combine Flour Mixture with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture and mix just until a dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookie tender.
  6. Shape Cookie Cups: Press about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough into the bottom of each muffin cup and use your fingers to press the dough halfway up the sides, forming a cup shape.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookie cups in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes until they are set but not browned.
  8. Cool and Form Cups: Allow the cookie cups to cool for at least 15 minutes. Once slightly cooled, press the back of a tablespoon or a round spice jar top into the center of each cookie cup to reinforce the cup shape. Let them cool completely.
  9. Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together using an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy. Add food coloring gel if desired to achieve a pink or red color. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed to form stiff peaks.
  10. Fill and Decorate: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe swirls into each cooled cookie cup. Alternatively, use a spoon to fill them. Finish by sprinkling optional sprinkles on top for decoration.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Serve these delightful sugar cookie cups at gatherings, parties, or as a special treat any time and enjoy the perfect blend of a soft cookie and creamy frosting.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Using a piping bag with a star tip adds an elegant swirl to the frosting, but a spoon works well for a more rustic look.
  • Pressing the cookie dough up the sides of the muffin pan creates the perfect cup for holding frosting or other fillings.
  • These cookie cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Keywords: Sugar Cookie Cups, Sugar Cookies, Buttercream Frosting, Cream Cheese Frosting, Baked Cookie Cups, Dessert, Party Treats

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