Elegant Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe
Elegant Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups are delightful mini desserts combining buttery sugar cookies, sweet strawberry jam, and fluffy pink buttercream frosting. Perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings, these charming cookie cups offer a blend of sweetness and festivity, decorated with heart and round sprinkles for a polished look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fillings and Decorations
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup pink buttercream frosting
- Heart and round sprinkles for decoration
Optional Substitutions
- Dairy-free butter for dairy-free option
- Gluten-free flour for gluten-free cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prepare it for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later use.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the dough: Roll the dough into small balls about 1 tablespoon each. Place each ball into the greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool for 5 minutes. Then, gently press the center of each cookie to create a small well for filling.
- Fill and decorate: Once completely cooled, fill each cookie cup with strawberry jam. Pipe a swirl of pink buttercream frosting on top and decorate with heart and round sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use butter at room temperature for the perfect texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding jam and frosting to prevent melting.
- Adding a dash of almond extract to the batter enhances flavor.
Keywords: Strawberry sugar cookie cups, mini cookies, pink buttercream, strawberry jam, festive dessert, easy cookies, holiday treats
