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Easy Cookie Cups

Delicious small baked cookies shaped like cups, perfect for holding candy or treats.

  • Total Time: 27
  • Yield: 24 cookie cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup candy, nuts or dried fruit – or more if desired
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened (optional)
  • 1/23/4 cup chocolate, caramel, peanut butter or butterscotch chips (to taste)
  • Sweetened shredded coconut
  • Chocolate or candy coated eggs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream butter with sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mix.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  6. If desired, add cocoa powder to the dry mix for chocolate cups.
  7. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  8. Make golf-ball size dough balls and press each ball into a muffin cup using a thumb or small glass to create a well.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and set.
  10. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  11. Press down the centers again if needed while warm to create room for filling.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze plain cookie cups for up to 2 months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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