Description
Delicious sugar cookie cups filled with colorful candies, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Assorted candies for filling (e.g., chocolate eggs, jelly beans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them in a greased muffin tin.
- Press the dough balls down to form cups.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before pressing down the centers to create a cup shape.
- Once cooled, fill each cup with assorted candies.
Notes
- For a fun twist, use different colored sugars to decorate the cookie cups.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups, Easter dessert, sugar cookie recipe