Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups
Indulge in Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Cups, a delightful mix of buttery cookie, creamy filling and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Cooling Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Breast, Cookie Cups, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Filling, Desserts, Easy, Fresh Fruit, Individual Desserts, Make Ahead Dessert, Simple, Strawberry, Strawberry Shortcake, Sugar Cookies
Servings: 36
Calories: 54kcal
Author: Eva Filer
SUGAR COOKIE CUPS:
- 17.5 grams Sugar Cookie Mix I used Betty Crocker
- ½ cup butter unsalted and softened
- 1 large egg
FILLING:
- 4 ounces cream cheese full fat
- 130 grams icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- ½ tub Cool Whip
- 6 strawberries chopped or sliced
Heat oven to 350F and generously grease a mini-muffin tray with cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl add sugar cookie mix, butter and egg. Mix well with a spatula until all combined (note: this can take some elbow grease, so you can use a hand mixer for the start on low to prevent overmixing).
Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough balls into to fill the muffin tray (you will have enough for 36 cookie).
Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until you see the tops starting to get a little golden brown.
Remove from the oven and using a tart tamper or a tablespoon lightly press into each cookie to make a small cavity (only go about half the way down, or less).
Allow them to cool for at least 15 minutes to ensure the frosting does not melt.
Once fully cooled remove cookie cups carefully, you may want to use a small spoon to loosen the edges (I like to use my tart tamper and turn it to loosen the cookie then tip the tray over to slide it out).
Then start your cream cheese frosting by adding all ingredients but Cool Whip into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium-low speed until smooth; stopping to scrape the edges down to ensure everyone is smooth and consistent. Fold in Cool Whip.
Transfer to a piping bag and fill each cookie cup. Sprinkle strawberries on top.
- Create the Shape Early: Press the center of each cookie cup while still warm to form a clean cup shape.
- Cool Completely: Let cookie cups cool fully on wire racks before filling, so the cream doesn’t melt.
- Even Filling: Use a piping bag for a clean, even swirl in each cup.
- Grease Generously: Use plenty of cooking spray in your muffin tin so the edges of the cups release easily.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unfilled cookie cups for up to 2 months, then thaw and fill when ready.
- Make Ahead: Bake the sugar cookie cups ahead of time and fill just before serving for the best texture.
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.04mg