Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups (Print version)
Festive cookie cups with creamy frosting and patriotic sprinkles.
# What goes in:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
→ Frosting & Decorating
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tbsp milk
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
14 - Red gel food coloring
15 - Blue gel food coloring
16 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
06 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough into each muffin cup. Press the dough lightly into the bottom and slightly up the sides to form a cup shape.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
08 - Immediately use the back of a teaspoon to gently press down the center of each cookie to reinforce the cup shape.
09 - Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk alternately, beating until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
11 - Divide the frosting into three separate bowls. Tint one bowl with red gel coloring, one with blue, and leave one plain.
12 - Pipe or spoon the colored frostings into the cooled cookie cups. Top with red, white, and blue sprinkles before serving.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- They are the ultimate handheld dessert for summer parties.
- The combination of warm cookie and cool frosting is simply irresistible.
02 -
- Pressing the centers down immediately after baking is crucial to create a well for the frosting.
- Gel food coloring is much better than liquid for achieving deep red and blue colors.
03 -
- Warm the muffin tin slightly in the oven before greasing for an extra non-stick layer.
- Add a pinch of salt to the frosting to balance out the sweetness perfectly.