Elevate Your Dessert Game with Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting
Hey there, fellow dessert lovers! In a world that demands speed without sacrificing taste, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting. This isn't just another recipe; it's your secret weapon for creating delightful treats that are quick to make, bursting with flavor, and surprisingly easy to customize to your liking. It’s perfect for satisfying that sweet craving without any of the guilt! Give it a shot, I know you will love it.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe is more than just a concoction of ingredients; it's a memory wrapped in sweetness. I remember baking Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting for my daughter's birthday last year, and the joy on her face when she took the first bite. Now, every time I make it, I am reminded of that special moment where I made her happy using this recipe.
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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream: In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls. Press each ball into a mini muffin tin to form a cup.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the sugar cookie cups cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
- Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add Sugar & Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy.
- Frost and Decorate: Fill each sugar cookie cup with the cream cheese frosting. Decorate with sprinkles or other toppings.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting!
Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 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. Don’t overmix!1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into small balls. Press each ball into a mini muffin tin to form a cup.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the sugar cookie cups cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy.2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fill each sugar cookie cup with the cream cheese frosting. Decorate with sprinkles or other toppings.Sprinkles
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting!