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Easy Cookie Cups

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Warm, soft cookie cups that can be filled with chocolate, candy, or pudding, perfect for snacks or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup candy, nuts, or dried fruit – or more if desired
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • 1/2–3/4 cup chocolate, caramel, peanut butter, or butterscotch chips
  • Sweetened shredded coconut
  • Chocolate or candy coated eggs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a second bowl, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
  4. Combine dry ingredients with wet mix, stirring until dough forms. Add cocoa if making chocolate cups.
  5. Fold in chips, nuts, candy, or dried fruit. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too soft.
  6. Drop dough by scoop into muffin tin, press centers when warm to create cups.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and tops are soft. Let cool briefly before transferring to a rack.
  8. Fill cooled cups with desired fillings like frosting, chocolate, or fruit jam.

Notes

For different fillings, try peanut butter, fruit jam, or melted chocolate. Adjust baking time for mini versions.

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