Description
Delightful sugar cookie cups bring a whimsical twist to classic desserts, offering a perfect handheld treat. Creamy fillings nestled in crisp cookie shells provide a delectable combination that will tempt dessert enthusiasts to indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g/1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate ganache
- Fruit preserves
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick coating to guarantee smooth cookie extraction.
- Mixing Base: Vigorously cream butter and sugar until the mixture achieves a light, fluffy consistency with soft, billowing peaks, creating a luxurious foundation.
- Liquid Integration: Whisk egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending seamlessly to develop a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, ensuring a lump-free mixture that will distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a tender, cohesive dough with minimal manipulation to maintain delicate texture.
- Shaping Process: Roll dough into uniform 1-inch spheres, nestling one ball into each muffin cavity, then delicately press the center to create a signature cup-like indentation.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden brown, signaling perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Refinement: Immediately upon removal, gently re-press centers to reinforce the cup shape while cookies remain warm and pliable, then allow to rest in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Final Touches: Transfer cookie cups to a wire rack to cool completely, then embellish with preferred fillings like velvety frosting, decadent ganache, or vibrant fruit preserves.
- Presentation and Serving: Garnish with decorative elements such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruits, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Create Smooth Dough: Avoid overmixing when combining wet and dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookie cups with a rubbery texture.
- Prevent Sticking: Use high-quality non-stick spray or generously grease the mini muffin tin to guarantee effortless cookie removal without breaking.
- Perfect Cup Shape: Press the center of dough balls gently but firmly immediately after baking while cookies are still warm to maintain a clean, defined indentation.
- Temperature Control: Allow cookie cups to cool completely before adding fillings to prevent melting and maintain structural integrity of the delicate pastry shell.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 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