Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day treat that's quick, healthy(ish!), and packed with flavor? Look no further! These Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, transforming them into adorable, edible cups filled with a creamy, dreamy filling. I've been making these for my loved ones for years, and they're always a hit – especially when time is short, but you want to show you care. Get ready to bake up some love!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Valentine's Day was always about the little homemade touches. My grandmother, a master baker, would always whip up something special, even if it was just a simple twist on a classic. These Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe remind me of those sweet, simple moments. They’re so easy to make, even the kids can help, and the resulting deliciousness is pure Valentine's Day joy. They're also endlessly customizable, so you can reflect your loved one's favorite flavors.
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 Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Sprinkles, food coloring
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 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.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the Cups: Roll small dough balls of sugar cookie dough. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup (about 1 tablespoon per cup).
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookie cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add food coloring if desired.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cooled sugar cookie cup.
- Decorate and Serve: Decorate with sprinkles or your favorite toppings. Serve immediately, or chill for later!
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium 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 large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 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, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Roll small dough balls of sugar cookie dough. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup (about 1 tablespoon per cup).1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add food coloring if desired.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, food coloring
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cooled sugar cookie cup.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, food coloring
- Decorate with sprinkles or your favorite toppings. Serve immediately, or chill for later!Sprinkles