Strawberry Lemon Sugar Cookie Cups
These delightful cookie cups combine a buttery, tender cookie base with a bright strawberry jam center, topped with fluffy pink buttercream and sprinkles for a festive treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use softened, not melted butter.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Provides crisp edges and tenderness.
- 1 large egg Binds and flavors the dough.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Main structure ingredient.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps with leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Filling and Frosting
- 1 cup strawberry jam Can be warmed for easier filling.
- 1 cup butter for frosting Should be softened.
- 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens frosting.
- 2-3 tablespoons milk For thinning the frosting as needed.
- Pink food coloring (optional) For tinting the frosting.
- Sprinkles for decoration For a festive touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough forms.
- Roll a tablespoon of dough into a ball and press into the muffin tin cavities to form shallow cups.
Baking
- Bake cookie cups for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- In a clean bowl, beat the butter for frosting and powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable. Add milk as needed.
- Fill each cooled cookie cup with about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Pipe or spread the frosting on top of the jam and finish with sprinkles.
- Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Store filled and frosted cookie cups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving.