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Elegant Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups

Elegant Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups

Description

Welcome to an irresistible dessert treat! Whether you’re preparing for a cozy afternoon with family or looking for a fun recipe to bring to your next gathering, these Elegant Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups are bound to steal the show. These delightful mini dessert cups are the perfect blend of buttery sugar cookies, sweet strawberry jam, and fluffy pink buttercream frosting. If you’re a fan of homemade cookies or just love easy yet stunning desserts, this recipe is a must-try!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup pink buttercream frosting
  • Heart and round sprinkles for decoration

Optional substitutions:

  • Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
  • Gluten-free flour can be used to make these cookies gluten-free.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prepare it for baking.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 5: Incorporate the dry ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Don’t overmix!

Step 6: Shape the dough

Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon in size, and place each ball into the mini muffin tin.

Step 7: Bake the cookies

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden. Let them cool for 5 minutes before gently pressing down the center of each cookie to create a well.

Step 8: Fill and decorate

Once the cookie cups have cooled completely, fill each one with strawberry jam. Pipe a swirl of pink buttercream frosting on top and finish with heart and round sprinkles for an extra touch of festivity.

Equipment

Notes

  • For the best texture, use room temperature butter.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before adding the jam and frosting to avoid melting.
  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a dash of almond extract to the dough.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/elegant-strawberry-sugar-cookie-cups/