Description
Delightful bite-sized treats that combine the sweetness of traditional sugar cookies with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink or red food coloring gel (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two regular muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Press about 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough into the bottom of each muffin cup, pushing the dough halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then allow them to cool for at least 15 minutes. To create the cup shape, gently press the back of a tablespoon or a round spice jar into the center of each cookie while they’re still warm. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you achieve the desired frosting consistency. Adjust with more milk or powdered sugar as necessary.
- If desired, add food coloring gel until you reach your preferred shade.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and swirl it into each cooled cookie cup or spoon it in. Top with sprinkles, and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. Refrigerate for longer storage but allow frosting to firm up before stacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, dessert, cookie cups, easy baking, festive treats