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These adorable sugar cookie cups are formed in a mini muffin pan and ready to be filled with your favorite fillings. These delightful treats combine the buttery sweetness of sugar cookies with the versatility of bite-sized cups, inviting you to unleash your creativity with luscious fillings!

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Why You’ll Love Sugar Cookie Cups

Imagine discovering a dessert that’s not only a delight to your sweet tooth but also a joy to customize for any special occasion—sugar cookie cups are that dream come true! 

Baked to perfection in a mini muffin tin, these adorable mini sugar cookie cups boast a unique cup shape that’s just asking to be filled with all sorts of deliciousness, from cream cheese frostings to no bake cheesecake filling. 

It won’t matter if you’re a first timer in the kitchen or a seasoned baker, the simplicity and versatility of this easy dessert recipe will inspire you to create mouthwatering masterpieces. The best part of serving these big hit treats, whether as Christmas cookies, elevated with fresh fruit for a summer gathering, or with a dollop of lemon curd for an elegant touch, is unmatched.

Use my favorite recipe for sugar cookies and dive into the world of sugar cookie cups!

Sugar Cookie Cup Ingredients

*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.

• Softened butter: crucial for that melt-in-your-mouth texture. For best results, the butter should be at room temperature.
• Sugar: adds sweetness and contributes to the crisp exterior. 
• Vanilla extract: provides a rich flavor foundation. 
• Eggs: bind the mixture together and add moisture. 
• All-purpose flour: the essential structure of the cups. 
• Baking powder: ensures they rise to the perfect cup shape. 
• Salt: balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor. Substitute with a pinch of cream of tartar if needed. 

How to Make Sugar Cookie Cups

[Step 1] Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl until fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.

[Step 2] Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt then mix the dry ingredients with the butter mixture until soft dough forms. 

[Step 3] Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and use a small cookie scoop to scoop about one tablespoon of cookie dough into each of the mini muffin cups. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden brown. The baking time will vary by oven.

[Step 4] Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press the back of a one teaspoon measuring spoon into the warm cookies to create a cup shape. Allow them to cool for 8-10 minutes and then remove them from the muffin cups, using a butter knife if necessary. Allow the cookies to cool completely.

How to Decorate Sugar Cookie Cups for Easter

[Step 1] Frosting: Whip the softened butter in a stand mixer, in a small bowl with beaters, or a small food processor. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time. If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of milk until the desired consistency is reached. Add green gel food coloring and mix well.

[Step 2] Add the frosting to a piping bag and use a Wilton 233 tip to pipe the grass in the center of each cookie cup. If you don’t have that tip, you can use a small star tip.

[Step 3] Once the grass is piped on, place a candy egg on top.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Stand Mixer or Electric Mixer
• Mini Muffin Pan
• Small Cookie Scoop
• 1 Teaspoon Measuring Spoon
• Small Food Processor
• Green Gel Food Coloring
• Piping Bags
• Wilton 233 Piping Tip

Cookie Cup Filling Ideas

• Cream cheese frosting: a classic that never disappoints, perfect for those mini muffin tin miracles. 
• No bake cheesecake filling: for an indulgent twist, combining the ease of no bake cheesecake to make cheesecake sugar cookie cups.
• Fresh fruit: light and refreshing, ideal for adding a summer vibe or garnishing your mini sugar cookie cups at any gathering. 
• Lemon curd: creamy and zesty, turning every bite into an elegant experience. 
• Pie Filling: Use premade pie filling like apple pie filling or cherry pie filling.
• Ice cream: dive into the joy of sugar cookie crusts crowned with your favorite ice cream for a cool treat. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Making sugar cookie cups is so much fun! From using the mini muffin tin to achieve that perfect cup shape to filling them with everything from cream cheese to no bake cheesecake filling. These mini sugar cookie cups have proven themselves as the ultimate easy dessert recipe, versatile enough for a Christmas cookie exchange or a springtime soiree. 

So what are you waiting for? Dive into this creative baking adventure, experimenting with fresh fruit, lemon curd, or even ice cream fillings. Sharing these delightful treats with my loved ones has turned every bite into a truly memorable moment, reinforcing their status as a big hit at any gathering

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