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Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Cups Recipe

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These delightful Christmas Sprinkle Cookie Cups combine buttery soft cookies with festive red and green sprinkles, baked into mini muffin pans to create charming little cups perfect for holiday celebrations. Topped with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting and extra sprinkles, they offer a sweet treat that’s both chewy and colorful—a festive favorite for gatherings or gifting.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup red sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup green sprinkles

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • Additional sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Prepare mini muffin pans by spraying them with baking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Prepare Dough Base: In a mixing bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups softened butter for about 1 minute until creamy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, beating together for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Then, slowly add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Divide and Add Sprinkles: Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Stir 1/4 cup green sprinkles into one portion and 1/4 cup red sprinkles into the other, giving each a gentle mix to evenly distribute the sprinkles.
  5. Shape and Press Dough: Roll dough portions into 1-inch balls. Place each ball into the prepared mini muffin pan and press down gently with your thumb to form a cup shape.
  6. Bake Cookie Cups: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, then gently press the centers of each cookie cup with the rounded side of a measuring teaspoon to create indentations. Allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Frosting: In a clean bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth and fluffy. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk gradually to achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency.
  8. Pipe Frosting and Garnish: Once the cookie cups are fully cooled, use a piping bag fitted with a large star tip to pipe the frosting into each cookie cup. Finish by sprinkling additional sprinkles on top for a festive look.
  9. Store: Pack the finished cookie cups in an airtight container to keep them fresh until serving or gifting.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for easier beating and better dough texture.
  • Use a gentle hand when mixing flour to avoid tough cookies.
  • Pressing the centers after baking creates the perfect cavity for frosting without cracking the cookies.
  • Adjust milk quantity in frosting to reach your desired consistency—less milk for thicker frosting, more for thinner.
  • Store cookie cups at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.

Keywords: Christmas cookie cups, sprinkle cookies, mini muffin cookies, holiday desserts, festive cookies, buttercream frosting cookies

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