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Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting

Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful sugar cookie cups filled with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for a quick and easy dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie Cups
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Electric Mixer
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. 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
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the sugar cookie cups cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
  9. 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
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy.
    2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. Fill each sugar cookie cup with the cream cheese frosting. Decorate with sprinkles or other toppings.
    Sprinkles
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful Sugar Cookie Cups Cream Cheese Frosting!