Description
Sugar Cookie Cups are a delightful fusion of sugar cookies and dessert cups, offering a sweet, buttery flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are versatile and can be filled with various fillings like frosting, ganaches, or fruit, making them a popular treat for holidays and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to mix evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them in the muffin tin, pressing down slightly to form cup shapes. Fill about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, fill the cookie cups with frosting, chocolate mousse, fruit, or other fillings. Keep chilled until serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For dairy-free versions, use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of unsalted butter.
- To make these vegan, replace the egg with unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup) or a flax egg.
- For a sugar-free version, use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- For additional flavor, consider adding almond extract or citrus zest (lemon or orange) to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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