Easter Cookie Cups

Easter Cookie Cups
90 min.
36
120kcal

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Get ready to celebrate Easter with a delightful treat that will bring joy to your dessert table: Easter Cookie Cups! These charming little cookie cups are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. With a soft and buttery sugar cookie base, each cup is filled with luscious whipped vanilla frosting and topped with colorful holiday candies, creating a delightful burst of flavor in every bite.

Imagine the smiles on your loved ones' faces as they indulge in these sweet creations, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. The recipe yields 36 servings, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, with a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can whip up these treats without spending all day in the kitchen.

Whether you're hosting an Easter brunch, a springtime celebration, or just looking for a fun baking project, these Easter Cookie Cups are sure to impress. The combination of a soft cookie, creamy frosting, and festive candies will have everyone reaching for seconds. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the baking magic begin!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 12 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving m&m candies 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wooden spoon
  • ziploc bags
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls (about 1 tablespoon each); place in ungreased mini muffin cups.
  2. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press indentation into each with end of wooden spoon. Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from pan to serving plate.
  4. Spoon frosting into resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  5. Cut 3/8 inch off corner of bag. Gently insert cut corner of bag into indentation in each cookie cup. Squeeze bag to fill opening, about 2 teaspoons per cookie cup. Decorate cookie cups with candies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein2.3%
Fat37.75%
Carbs59.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.58
Glycemic Load
2.76
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.52608695237533%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.09kcal
6%
Fat:5.05g
7.76%
Saturated Fat:2g
12.5%
Carbohydrates:18.03g
6.01%
Net Carbohydrates:18.02g
6.55%
Sugar:12.62g
14.03%
Cholesterol:11.39mg
3.8%
Sodium:79.05mg
3.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.69g
1.39%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.35%
Vitamin A:86.32IU
1.73%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Vitamin K:1.45µg
1.38%