If you want a fun, bakery-style treat without complicated steps, these sugar cookie cups in a muffin tin are a winner. They’ve got soft, buttery edges with a slightly crisp bite, plus a hollow centre ready for all sorts of fillings.
🍪 Sugar Cookie Cups (Muffin Tin Recipe)
⭐ Why you’ll love them
These mini sugar cookie cups are simple to make but look impressive. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want a customisable dessert that feels a bit special.
🛒 Ingredients (makes 12 cookie cups)
- 150g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g caster sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional fillings:
- Buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- Chocolate ganache
- Lemon curd
- Fresh fruit and whipped cream
👩🍳 Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease a muffin tin well.
In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into 12 portions and press each one into the muffin cups, pushing it up the sides to form a “cup” shape.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
As soon as they come out of the oven, gently press the centre of each with the back of a spoon (if needed) to reinforce the cup shape. Allow them to cool completely before removing from the tin.
🍽️ Filling & decorating ideas
Once cooled, fill your sugar cookie cups with:
- Vanilla buttercream and sprinkles
- Chocolate ganache and berries
- Lemon curd with a dusting of icing sugar
- Nutella and chopped hazelnuts
🔍 Tips for perfect cookie cups
Don’t overbake—slightly soft centres give the best texture.
Grease the tin well or use non-stick for easy release.
If the centres puff up, reshape while still warm.
🔄 Variations
- Chocolate sugar cookie cups: Add cocoa powder to the dough
- Funfetti: Mix in sprinkles for a colourful twist
- Spiced version: Add cinnamon or mixed spice for a warmer flavour
🧊 Storage
Store unfilled cookie cups in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Fill just before serving for the best texture.
These easy sugar cookie cups baked in a muffin tin are a brilliant base for creativity—simple to make, yet endlessly adaptable for any occasion.
