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Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups: Sweet Springtime Delights

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups are delightful treats that combine soft sugar cookie cups with rich buttercream frosting, perfect for any spring celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 batch Sugar Cookie Dough Provides the base for the cookie cup structure; use flat, pre-portioned for ease.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Adds richness and flavor; unsalted butter can be used, just add a pinch of salt.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and gives a fluffy texture; no substitutes necessary for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Essential for achieving a light and fluffy consistency; avoid lower-fat milk for this recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor and sweetness; almond extract is a fun alternative to try.
For Decoration
  • 36 pieces Chocolate Eggs (e.g., Hershey's Eggs) Adds a festive touch and visual appeal; other options include jelly beans or Cadbury Mini Eggs.

Equipment

  • muffin pans
  • Electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Ziploc bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray muffin pans with cooking spray.
  2. Press sugar cookie dough into each muffin pan well and bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Create indentations in each cookie cup using a small cup or the back of a spoon.
  4. Let the cookie cups cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Beat salted butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream.
  6. Fill each cooled cookie cup with the buttercream frosting using a piping bag.
  7. Top each frosted cookie with three chocolate eggs and optional pastel sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookie cups are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored unfrosted at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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