Rainbow Sugar Cookie Cups

Health score
1%
Rainbow Sugar Cookie Cups
180 min.
8
274kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Rainbow Sugar Cookie Cups, a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a cozy afternoon at home, these cookie cups are a vibrant twist on traditional sugar cookies. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a colorful burst of sprinkles, they are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.

Imagine the joy of biting into a soft, chewy cookie cup filled with a rainbow of colors. The combination of butter and shortening creates a rich flavor profile, while the addition of vanilla and a hint of salt elevates the sweetness to perfection. Each cookie cup is not only a visual delight but also a delicious canvas for your creativity. You can fill them with your favorite frosting, whipped cream, or even ice cream for an extra special treat!

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply want to brighten up your day, these Rainbow Sugar Cookie Cups are a fantastic choice. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Plus, the vibrant colors make them a hit with kids and adults alike. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious cookie cups that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup rainbow-colored candy 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • rolling pin
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat butter, shortening and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg. On low speed, beat in flour, salt and baking powder until well combined. Beat in decors. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 375°F.
  3. Place regular-size muffin cup pan upside down on cookie sheet. Spray pan with cooking spray.
  4. On work surface with rolling pin, roll dough until 1/8-inch thickness. With 4-inch round cutter, cut 8 rounds from dough.
  5. Place each dough round over muffin cup, smoothing dough and fixing any holes or cracks.
  6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool cookie cups on muffin pan 10 minutes. Gently remove cookie cups from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories274kcal
Protein6.79%
Fat43.09%
Carbs50.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.89
Glycemic Load
24.61
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1504347933375%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:274.42kcal
13.72%
Fat:13.22g
20.34%
Saturated Fat:5.51g
34.44%
Carbohydrates:34.6g
11.53%
Net Carbohydrates:33.96g
12.35%
Sugar:16.75g
18.61%
Cholesterol:40.07mg
13.36%
Sodium:215.22mg
9.36%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Protein:4.69g
9.38%
Selenium:10.74µg
15.34%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.13%
Folate:46.58µg
11.64%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.09%
Vitamin B3:1.79mg
8.95%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.73%
Iron:1.27mg
7.03%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.5%
Phosphorus:60.69mg
6.07%
Vitamin A:211.56IU
4.23%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.19%
Vitamin K:3.99µg
3.8%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.07%
Fiber:0.63g
2.53%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.5%
Copper:0.05mg
2.36%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.16%
Calcium:20.94mg
2.09%
Magnesium:8.32mg
2.08%
Potassium:70.69mg
2.02%