Sugar Cookie Cups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sugar Cookie Dough
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1 egg
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup salted butter, softened
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2 cups flour
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Buttercream Frosting
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1/4 cup salted butter, softened
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1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
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Sprinkles (optional)
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Food coloring (optional)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and lightly coat 36 mini muffin tins with nonstick spray.
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Cream together the sugar and butter in a stand mixer until combined.
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Mix in the vanilla, egg, and almond extract (if using).
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Add the flour and baking powder and mix everything together.
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Take about a tablespoon of dough, roll it into 1" balls, and press flat in the muffin cups. No need to shape into a 'cup,' just flatten!
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Let the cookies bake for 10 minutes or until you see edges turn golden.
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Press a bottle cap (like one from vanilla extract) into each cookie to make a 'cup.' Let them rest 5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack.
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Whip the butter in your mixer till smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, then slowly mix in the milk or cream till it’s fluffy. Add food coloring if you'd like.
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Pipe or spoon the frosting into each cookie cup once cooled. Sprinkle on some decorations if you want!
# Notes:
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Ready-made dough and frosting can be swapped in.
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Great for all kinds of celebrations!
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Use a bottle cap to shape the 'cups.'