Name: Valentine Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package Sugar Cookie Dough (typically about 16 oz); 1 jar Vanilla Frosting (about 15 oz); Sprinkles, as desired for decoration

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Introduction

These Valentine Sugar Cookie Cups are a fun and festive treat perfect for any celebration. Soft sugar cookie dough baked into mini cups is filled with creamy vanilla frosting and topped with colorful sprinkles, making each bite a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

The image shows a close-up of several small tart shells placed on a white plate with a red and blue striped paper underneath. A woman's hand is squeezing pale pink frosting from a piping bag with a metal tip into one of the tart shells, creating a soft, smooth swirl that sits above the golden-brown crust. The tart shells have a crumbly texture and a baked color, with some empty shells in the background and one being filled in the foreground. The background surface is a white marbled texture with a softly blurred kitchen setting. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 package sugar cookie dough
1 jar vanilla frosting
Sprinkles, as desired

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Break apart the sugar cookie dough into individual squares and place one square into each muffin well.
Step 3: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookie cups turn golden around the edges.
Step 4: Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for 20 to 30 minutes to set and firm up.
Step 5: Once cooled, pipe vanilla frosting into each cookie cup and sprinkle your choice of sprinkles on top.

Tips & Variations

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free sugar cookie dough available at many stores.
Try using colored frosting or flavored frosting such as strawberry or chocolate for a unique twist.
Chill the cookie dough before baking to help maintain the cup shape better during baking.
Decorate with heart-shaped or themed sprinkles to enhance the Valentine’s Day feel.

Storage

Store the cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you need to keep them longer, refrigerate for up to a week, but bring to room temperature before serving for best texture. Avoid freezing as the frosting may not hold up well.

How to Serve

A close-up of a soft cookie cup with a light golden brown color and slightly cracked texture on the edges, filled with a swirl of smooth light pink frosting on top. Small red candy pieces are sprinkled over the frosting and scattered around the white marbled surface. The cookie cup is placed on a shiny white heart-shaped plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these cookie cups without a mini muffin pan?

A mini muffin pan is ideal for shaping the cookie cups, but if you don’t have one, you can use a regular muffin pan and slightly adjust baking time. The cups will be larger and may require a few extra minutes to bake through.

Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough instead of store-bought?

Absolutely! Homemade sugar cookie dough works just as well. Just be sure it’s chilled before shaping to help maintain the cup shape during baking.