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Mini Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups

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Mini Snickerdoodle Cookie Cups are soft, chewy cinnamon-sugar cookies baked into bite-sized cup shapes, perfect for holding fillings like cream cheese frosting, caramel, or ganache. A fun and flavorful twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
  • Optional filling: cream cheese frosting, caramel, chocolate ganache, etc.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling.
  7. Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each), then roll each ball in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place one dough ball in each mini muffin cup.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until tops are set and lightly golden.
  10. Immediately after baking, press the center of each cookie with the back of a teaspoon to form a cup.
  11. Let cookie cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, fill with your desired filling and serve.

Notes

  • Fillings can be added right before serving to maintain texture.
  • Unfilled cups can be frozen and stored for up to 2 months.
  • Silicone mini muffin pans make removal easier and reduce sticking.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle filled cups with extra cinnamon-sugar or drizzle with chocolate.

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