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Irresistible Christmas Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Cups in 45 Minutes

Christmas Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Cups
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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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Scoop dough into the prepared muffin tin, pressing into cups to shape.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. 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.

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