Description
Delicious gingerbread cookie cups filled with creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and festive treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour: for the perfect cookie texture
- 1 tsp baking soda: to help the cookies rise
- 1/2 tsp salt: to balance the sweetness
- 2 tsp ground ginger: for that classic gingerbread flavor
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon: adds warmth and spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves: for a deep, rich aroma
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened: creates a tender cookie
- 3/4 cup brown sugar: for sweetness and moisture
- 1 large egg: binds the dough together
- 1/2 cup molasses: the key to gingerbread flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: enhances the overall taste
- 1 cup powdered sugar: for the frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened: makes the frosting creamy
- 2 tbsp butter, softened: adds richness to the frosting
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract: flavors the frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Scoop dough into the prepared muffin tin, pressing into cups to shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon frosting into cooled cookie cups. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle with cinnamon or colored sugar before serving.
- Use a piping bag for neat and even frosting application.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg