Description
Sweet sugar cookie cups cradle a luscious creamy filling that melts in your mouth. Rich with buttery charm and delicate texture, these mini desserts will become your new favorite indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Cookie Base):
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Toppings:
- Sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Fresh fruit
Optional Additional Fillings:
- Chocolate ganache
- Fruit preserves
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray to ensure effortless cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously cream the butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency, revealing soft peaks and a luxurious texture.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until the liquid ingredients merge seamlessly with the butter mixture, creating a silky, uniform blend.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive, tender dough forms without overmixing.
- Divide the dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, carefully placing one ball into each miniature muffin cavity.
- Using your thumb or a rounded measuring spoon, delicately press the center of each dough ball, crafting a gentle indentation that will become the cookie cup’s signature shape.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to transform into a delicate golden hue.
- Immediately upon removal, gently re-press the centers to reinforce the cup shape while the cookies remain warm and malleable.
- Allow the cookie cups to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, enabling them to set and stabilize before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, embellish the cups with your preferred filling, such as silky frosting, rich ganache, or vibrant fruit preserves.
- Enhance the presentation with decorative elements like colorful sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips, or fresh seasonal fruits.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to preserve their delightful crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and egg for a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that creates perfectly textured cookie cups.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the cup shape during baking.
- Press the center gently but firmly when creating the cup shape to ensure even walls without tearing the dough.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicate texture and sweet flavor.
- Create dairy-free alternatives by substituting butter with coconut oil or vegan butter for a more inclusive dessert option.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookie cups that lose their delicate, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg