Description
Delightful cookie cups filled with chocolate chips and M&Ms, topped with vibrant frosting—perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (108g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (52g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (125g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (146g) chopped M&Ms
- 2–3 tbsp red, white, and blue sprinkles
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter
- 1/2 cup (95g) shortening
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp water or milk
- Red gel icing color
- Extra sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and spray a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, M&Ms, and sprinkles to create a thick, slightly sticky dough.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into each cupcake liner, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides to form a cup shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden, and the centers may look slightly undercooked.
- Cool the cookie cups in the pan for a bit before transferring them to a cooling rack. Press down the centers if necessary once warm.
- Beat together the salted butter and shortening for the frosting until smooth.
- Gradually add half of the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and 1-2 tablespoons of water or milk; mix until smooth.
- Blend in the remaining powdered sugar, adjusting with additional water or milk for desired consistency.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one with red gel icing color.
- Pipe the colored frosting into cookie cups and finish with extra sprinkles.
Notes
These cookie cups are customizable with different toppings or flavors. Chill the dough if it’s too sticky to work with.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg