Description
Charming sugar cookie cups filled with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two regular muffin pans.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Using a measuring spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup and press down firmly.
- Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, then press down in the center to form cup shapes.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for frosting.
- Decorate cookie cups with frosting and sprinkles.
Notes
These treats can be prepared a day in advance. Make sure to let the frosting come to room temperature before piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg