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Christmas Sprinkle Cookie Cups

Delightful Christmas Sprinkle Cookie Cups for Festive Joy

These Christmas Sprinkle Cookie Cups are vibrant, easy to make, and perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 cup Red and green sprinkles for mixing into dough
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk or plant-based milk to adjust consistency
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Additional sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare mini muffin pans with baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Slowly add flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough and mix red sprinkles in one portion and green in the other.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and press into mini muffin pans to form cups.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together frosting ingredients until smooth, adjusting consistency with milk.
  10. Frost cooled cookie cups and top with additional sprinkles.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

These cookie cups are quick to prepare and no dough chilling is required. Use consistent sizing for uniform cookie cups.

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