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Sugar Cookie Dessert Cup

Sugar Cookie Dessert Cup

Soft sugar cookie cups topped with swirls of creamy pink frosting and colorful sprinkles. A perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pink food coloring
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in the dry ingredients until dough forms.
  4. Scoop dough into muffin tin and gently press down. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. Remove and press center of each cup with spoon to form wells. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  6. Beat powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla until fluffy. Add pink coloring and mix.
  7. Pipe frosting into cooled cups and garnish with rainbow sprinkles.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 15 minutes if it’s too soft to handle.
  • Use a star tip for pretty frosting swirls.
  • Store unfrosted cups in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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