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Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups: Fun Treats for Everyone

Delightful Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 package Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough Provides a soft and chewy base; opt for the flat package for easy handling.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Can be substituted with unsalted butter, just add a pinch of salt.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a smoother texture.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Essential for a light, fluffy buttercream.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts the flavor profile.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Only necessary if using unsalted butter.
For the Decoration
  • 2 drops Green Food Coloring Tints frosting to mimic grass.
  • 1 cup Hershey's Egg Candies Swappable with jelly beans or mini eggs.

Equipment

  • Muffin pans
  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • Shot glass
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin pans with cooking spray.
  2. Place one square of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough into each muffin cup and bake for 10 to 14 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and press down the center of each cookie with a small cup to create a basket shape.
  4. Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat the salted butter until fluffy and pale, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  6. Pour in heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, mixing to create a thick, smooth buttercream.
  7. Add green food coloring to the frosting and mix until achieving a grass-like hue.
  8. Pipe the colorful buttercream into the cooled cookie cups using a piping bag.
  9. Top each frosted cookie cup with three Hershey’s Egg Candies to complete the Easter basket look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cookie cups in an airtight container for up to one week. Frosted cookie cups are best enjoyed within three days at room temperature.

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