Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a sweet treat made with love? I'm thrilled to share my Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe with you! These adorable little cups are not only incredibly quick to bake, but they're also surprisingly healthy, and packed with delightful flavor. Imagine sinking your teeth into a buttery, vanilla-kissed sugar cookie, filled with a creamy, dreamy filling. Ready to spread some love? Let's get baking!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Nana Rose, always had a batch of sugar cookies ready for every special occasion. Her secret? Making them personal. This Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe is a modern twist on her classic – a way to bake up sweet memories quicker and easier, perfect for sharing with those you love most this Valentine's Day. They’re simple, delicious, and filled with love, just like Nana Rose’s were.
Ingredients
- For the Sugar Cookie Cups:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Creamy Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- For Decoration (Optional):
- Sprinkles (Valentine's Day themed)
- Heart-shaped candies
- Melting chocolate
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the Cups: Roll small balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and press them into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin tin cavity to form a cup shape.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Remove: Let the cookie cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Milk: Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the filling reaches your desired consistency.
- Fill the Cups: Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cup.
- Decorate: Decorate with Valentine's Day sprinkles, heart-shaped candies, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy! Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Roll small balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and press them into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin tin cavity to form a cup shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookie cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the filling reaches your desired consistency.2 tablespoons milk
- Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cup.4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons milk
- Decorate with Valentine’s Day sprinkles, heart-shaped candies, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.Sprinkles, Heart-shaped candies, Melting chocolate
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator.