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Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups That Wow Kids and Guests

Delightful Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups bring nostalgia and joy to celebrations, perfect for kids and guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough Pre-separated flat package recommended.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Unsalted butter can be used with a pinch of salt.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before adding for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Essential for a thick frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth.
  • 1 pinch Salt Only if using unsalted butter.
For Decoration
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring Tint frosting to mimic grass.
  • 1 package Hershey's Egg Candies Use any egg-shaped candies you prefer.

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tins
  • Mixing bowls
  • piping bag
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups
  1. Start by spraying two 12-cup muffin tins generously with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place one portion of the Pillsbury sugar cookie dough into each muffin well, filling them about halfway. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  3. Remove muffin tins and use a shot glass to gently press down in the center of each cookie to form a basket shape while still warm.
  4. Allow the cookie cups to cool completely in the muffin tins for 15 to 20 minutes. Prepare vanilla buttercream by beating together all frosting ingredients.
  5. Pipe frosting generously into each cooled cookie cup. Decorate with three Hershey's egg candies on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cookie cups at room temperature for up to 1 week. Frosted cups taste best within 3 days. Unfrosted can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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