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Sugar Cookie Cups

Mini buttery sugar cookies baked into cups and filled with frosting, jam, or chocolate — the perfect festive holiday treat for parties and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • frosting, jam, or chocolate chips for filling

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually mix in flour mixture until dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into balls and press into muffin cups, creating a small well in the center.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  7. Fill each cup with frosting, jam, or chocolate chips and serve.

Notes

Decorate with sprinkles or festive toppings. Store unfilled cups for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.