Description
Sweet strawberry sugar cookie cups offer a delightful fusion of buttery cookie base and luscious cream cheese filling. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each bite of this charming treat that combines classic bakery comfort with fresh, fruity elegance.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Fruit Ingredient:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Blend butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth and airy, creating a creamy base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, whisking until fully integrated.
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate container, then gently fold into the wet ingredients without excessive stirring.
- Distribute dough evenly into muffin cavities, using fingertips to create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie cup.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest for 3-5 minutes to stabilize their shape.
- Carefully extract cookie cups from the tin and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, artfully fill each cup with freshly diced strawberries.
- Optional: Crown each strawberry-filled cookie cup with a dollop of light, airy whipped cream just before serving.
Notes
- Softening butter perfectly requires leaving it at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, ensuring smooth and even creaming without melting.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum flavor and slice them into small, uniform pieces to distribute evenly inside cookie cups.
- Prevent cookie cups from becoming too dry by removing them from the oven when edges are just turning golden and centers appear slightly soft.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg