Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups, featuring soft, buttery cookie bases filled with creamy frosting and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any celebration, these treats are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract on low speed until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries using a spatula.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Scoop the dough into each muffin cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Press down in the center of each dough ball to create a well for the frosting.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Once cooled, fill the wells of each cookie cup with frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
- Top with sliced fresh strawberries for garnish.
- Enjoy your Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups as a delightful treat!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- You can substitute other fruits for a different flavor profile.
- For a richer frosting, consider adding cream cheese to the frosting mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes