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Shortbread Cookie Cups Recipe

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Delight in these buttery, tender Shortbread Cookie Cups perfect for holding your favorite sweet fillings. Made with a simple mixture of butter, sugar, and vanilla, these mini cookie cups are easy to shape and bake to a light golden perfection. Ideal for filling with chocolate ganache, lemon curd, or fresh fruit, they make an elegant and customizable dessert or treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Shortbread Cookie Cups

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will ensure a tender cookie.
  3. Add vanilla extract: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to add a warm, sweet aroma and flavor to the dough.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring until the dough comes together. The final dough should be soft but not sticky, perfect for shaping.
  5. Form the cookie cups: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin cup. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides carefully, forming a cup shape that will hold your fillings.
  6. Bake: Bake the dough cups for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are done.
  7. Shape while warm: Right after removing from the oven, use the back of a spoon or a small tart tamper to gently press the center of each cookie cup to reinforce the well for fillings.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and maintain their shape.
  9. Fill and serve: Once cooled, fill the cookie cups with your choice of fillings such as chocolate ganache, lemon curd, jam, Nutella, cheesecake filling, whipped cream, or fresh fruit to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the right texture.
  • Press the dough evenly in the muffin cups to avoid thin spots that can burn.
  • Use a tart tamper or back of a spoon immediately after baking to shape the cups for best results.
  • Allow cookie cups to cool completely before filling to prevent fillings from melting or becoming runny.
  • Store filled cups in the refrigerator if you use perishable fillings like whipped cream or cheesecake filling.

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