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Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cups with Vanilla Frosting

These Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cups are a colorful celebration! Soft cookie cups filled with creamy vanilla frosting make every occasion special.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup funfetti
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (for frosting)
  • 3 to 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop
  • Muffin tin
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 and ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in ½ cup of funfetti until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Press down gently to create a small indent in the center of each cookie.
  6. Bake the cookie cups for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. In a clean mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add 3 to 3.5 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  9. Once the cookie cups have cooled completely, generously frost each cup with the vanilla frosting and top with extra funfetti.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming and better texture.
  • Don’t skip the chilling time if you find your dough too sticky to work with.
  • Experiment with different types of sprinkles for a unique look.
  • Frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator; just rewhip before using.