Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting

Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect treat when you want something quick, healthy(ier!), and bursting with flavor. Imagine the satisfying snap of a sugar cookie, but instead of a flat surface, it's a delightful cup overflowing with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. As a busy mom, I know how precious time is. This recipe allows you to whip up a batch of deliciousness in no time, without sacrificing taste or quality. Trust me, these little cups of joy will be a hit at your next gathering!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Christmas at my grandmother's house always meant an array of cookies. Each year, amidst the traditional gingerbread and shortbread, she'd try something new. One year, she made tiny sugar cookie cups filled with the most amazing cream cheese frosting. The memory of those sweet little cups, perfectly portable and divinely flavored, inspired me to create my own Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting. I hope this recipe evokes similar happy memories for you!

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Cups:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Shape the Cups: Roll dough into small balls and press them into the mini muffin tin cups. Form them into cup shapes.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool: Let the cookie cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
11. Adjust Consistency: Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
12. Frost: Once the cookie cups are completely cool, pipe or spoon the cream cheese frosting into each cup.
13. Serve: Enjoy your delicious Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting immediately, or refrigerate for later.

Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious sugar cookie cups filled with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for a quick and delightful treat.

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Sugar Cookie Cups

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Equipment

• Mini Muffin Tin
• Mixing Bowls
• Whisk
• Wire Rack

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
   1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
   1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. Roll dough into small balls and press them into the mini muffin tin cups. Form them into cup shapes.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Let the cookie cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
    3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
    2 tablespoons milk
12. Once the cookie cups are completely cool, pipe or spoon the cream cheese frosting into each cup.
    4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons milk
13. Enjoy your delicious Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting immediately, or refrigerate for later.