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Cookie Cups

Delicious Cookie Cups: A Sweet Treat for Every Occasion

Indulge in these magical Cookie Cups, perfect for any occasion with a delicious buttery filling and whimsical design.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 box Devil's Food cake mix for a rich chocolate flavor
  • 2 large eggs binds the ingredients together
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon black food coloring optional for Halloween theme
For the Buttercream Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon milk add as needed for texture
  • 8 drops green food coloring for vibrant hue
For Decorating
  • 1 cup round green sprinkles
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles
  • 1 cup candy eyeballs
  • 12 pieces pretzel sticks for decoration

Equipment

  • mini muffin pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cookie Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 12-count mini muffin pans.
  2. Combine Devil's Food cake mix, large eggs, canola oil, and black food coloring in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Scoop about ½ tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin compartment and flatten slightly.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then indent each cookie with a measuring spoon.
  5. Cool cookie cups in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  7. Add green food coloring to buttercream and pipe into cooled cookie cups.
  8. Decorate with sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and insert pretzel sticks as stir sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results and feel free to customize decorations for any occasion.

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