Description
Valentine’s Sugar Cookie Cups are the ultimate sweet treat that perfectly blend nostalgia and love. These soft, buttery cookie cups cradle a creamy filling, creating a delightful dessert experience. Whether for Valentine’s Day or any occasion celebrating affection, these treats are easy to make and sure to impress. Enjoy the charming presentation and customizable fillings that bring smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- Grease a muffin tin and scoop dough into each cup; press down slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the filling, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; add food coloring if desired.
- Once cooled completely, fill cookie cups with the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg