Dreamy Sweet Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe You’ll Adore
Crafting delectable strawberry sugar cookie cups sparks joy in every baker’s kitchen.
These adorable treats blend classic sugar cookie bases with fresh strawberry magic.
Each bite promises a delightful combination of buttery, crumbly texture and bright fruity flavor.
Soft sugar cookies cradle creamy fillings that dance with sweet strawberry essence.
Simple ingredients come together to create a dessert that delights both young and seasoned bakers.
The recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary confection that everyone will adore.
Prepare to impress your loved ones with these irresistible strawberry-infused cookie cups that are sure to become a new favorite.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Calories: 220 kcal
Servings: 12
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Making Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups from Scratch
Mix flour, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla into a soft dough. Roll tiny balls and nestle them into mini muffin tins. Press centers to create little wells. Bake until golden edges appear, then cool completely.
Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth. Separately, whip cream into fluffy peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Swirl strawberry jam through the filling, creating delicate marbled patterns.
Generously fill each cookie cup with the luscious strawberry cream. Crown each with a fresh strawberry slice. Optional: Sprinkle mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
Dust cookies with delicate powdered sugar. Serve chilled or at room temperature. These bite-sized delicacies are perfect for gatherings, afternoon tea, or spontaneous sweet cravings.
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Sweet Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 13 1x
Description
Sweet strawberry sugar cookie cups blend creamy cheesecake filling with fresh fruit in a delicate cookie shell. Delightful dessert promises a perfect balance of textures and flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 115 g (½ cup or 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (¾ cup or 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
- 120 g (½ cup or 4.2 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 150 g (½ cup or 5.3 oz) strawberry jam or preserves
- 120 ml (½ cup or 4 fl oz) heavy cream
- 30 g (¼ cup or 1 oz) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, halved or diced
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then blend in egg and vanilla to create a smooth batter.
- Forming Dough: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, crafting a pliable dough. Mold small balls and press them into a mini muffin tin, creating gentle wells using your thumb or a rounded utensil.
- Baking Process: Slide the tin into a preheated 180C oven, allowing cookie shells to transform into golden-rimmed delicacies. Allow complete cooling within the tin before carefully extracting the cups.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until velvety. In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream to stiff peak consistency. Delicately fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, introducing swirls of strawberry jam for a marbled effect.
- Assembly and Garnish: Utilize a piping bag or spoon to generously fill each cookie cup with the strawberry-infused cream. Adorn with a fresh strawberry piece and optional mint leaf. Dust the tops with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Serving: Present immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, ensuring the perfect balance of crisp cookie and creamy filling.
Notes
- Maintain Precise Dough Consistency: Ensure cookie dough isn’t too sticky or crumbly by chilling for 15-20 minutes before shaping, helping create uniform and perfectly structured cookie cups.
- Create Uniform Indentations: Use the back of a small measuring spoon or cork to press consistent, even centers into cookie dough, preventing uneven baking and ensuring stable filling holders.
- Control Moisture in Filling: Pat fresh strawberries dry before garnishing to prevent potential sogginess and maintain the crisp texture of cookie cups.
- Temperature Management: Allow cream cheese and butter to reach room temperature before mixing, guaranteeing smoother blending and preventing lumpy filling texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.