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Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe

Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe

The Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe offers a delightful and simple way to express your love through delicious, homemade sweets. These charming cups are not only adorable but also incredibly easy to create, making them an ideal project for bakers of all skill levels.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sugar Cookie Cups
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional
  • Valentine's Day-themed sprinkles
  • edible glitter
  • fresh berries
  • drizzle of melted chocolate

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
    1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Press one ball into each cup of the prepared mini muffin tin, gently pressing it down to form a cup shape. You can use your fingers or the bottom of a small glass to create a well in the center.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
    1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, beating until well combined and smooth.
    2 cups powdered sugar
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  12. Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into the center of each cookie cup.
  13. Decorate with Valentine's Day-themed sprinkles, edible glitter, fresh berries, or a drizzle of melted chocolate as desired.
    Valentine's Day-themed sprinkles, edible glitter, fresh berries, drizzle of melted chocolate

Notes

Completely cooled, unfilled cookie cups can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. Filled cookie cups are best stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
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