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Cup Cookies are a fun twist on traditional cookies — baked in a muffin tin to create thick, soft, chewy cookie cups with endless filling possibilities. 🍪🧁 They’re perfect for parties, gifting, or a unique treat!
You can fill them with frosting, chocolate ganache, fruit, ice cream, or even cheesecake. Below is a classic chocolate chip version to get you started.
🍪 Classic Cookie Cups (Cup Cookies)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 12 cookie cups
📝 Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup chocolate chips (or mini M&Ms, chopped nuts, etc.)
👩🍳 Instructions
🔹 1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease or spray a 12-cup muffin tin.
🔹 2. Make the Dough
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Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips.
🔹 3. Form the Cups
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Scoop ~2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup.
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Press gently to form a shallow well in the center (like a nest).
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Tip: Use the bottom of a shot glass or spice jar to press down the middle after baking if they puff up too much.
🔹 4. Bake
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden.
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Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack.
🔹 5. Fill & Decorate (Optional)
Once cooled, fill cookie cups with your choice of:
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Whipped cream or buttercream
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Peanut butter or Nutella
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Mini scoops of ice cream
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Fruit & yogurt
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Chocolate ganache or caramel
Top with sprinkles, crushed cookies, or a drizzle of chocolate if desired!
🔄 Variations
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Sugar cookie dough + lemon curd = fresh & tangy!
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Snickerdoodle cups filled with cream cheese frosting
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Use pre-made cookie dough for a super easy version
Would you like a no-bake version, holiday-themed idea, or a printable card?