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CHERRY PIE COOKIE CUPS

CHERRY PIE COOKIE CUPS

CHERRY PIE COOKIE CUPS are a delightful twist on a classic, offering the comforting flavors of cherry pie in a perfectly portioned, easy-to-handle cookie cup format. These wonderfully simple treats are ideal for parties, picnics, or simply satisfying a sweet craving without the fuss of a full pie.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • Whipped cream optional garnish
  • Mini chocolate chips optional garnish
  • Extra cinnamon optional garnish
  • Powdered sugar optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  3. Beat in the two large eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until *just* combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough into each cup of the prepared mini muffin tin. Gently press the dough down slightly, creating a small well in the center of each cookie dough ball.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  8. Carefully remove the muffin tin from the oven. Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of cherry pie filling into the well of each partially baked cookie cup.
    1 can cherry pie filling
  9. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the CHERRY PIE COOKIE CUPS cool in the muffin tin for about 5-10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze unfiilled baked cookie cups for up to 2 months.
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