Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cups with Vanilla Frosting
These Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cups are a colorful delight! Soft, chewy cookie cups topped with creamy vanilla frosting make every occasion festive.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup funfetti sprinkles
- 3-3.5 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the funfetti sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Portion out the dough into the muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream until smooth and creamy.
- Once cooled, frost each cookie cup generously with the vanilla frosting and top with extra funfetti sprinkles.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Spatula
Notes
- Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for about a week or freeze without frosting for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to customize sprinkles or frosting flavors for different occasions!