SOFT COOKIE CUPS WITH EXTRA FILLING

Bored of the same old soft cookie shapes? These Soft Cookie Cups are a fun twist with a unique cup-style shape that lets you add more filling than usual. Not only are they soft, chewy, and rich, but their cute presentation also makes them perfect for selling and viral-worthy

Yield: 6 Soft cookie cups

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Chilling Time: 30 minutes

Baking Time: 15 minutes

Decorating: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Soft Cookie Dough

3½ tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2½ tbsp brown sugar
2½ tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cake flour
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder

Filling

1 tbsp strawberry cream cheese
2 tsp Nutella

Topping

¾ cup non-dairy whipping cream
Decorative fondant (optional)

Instructions

Melt the butter using a microwave, double boiler, or pan. Let it cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract just until combined.
Add the egg and mix on medium speed until the batter looks slightly lighter in color.
Add all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix just until no dry flour remains. At this stage, you can also add flavor powders or extracts if desired.
Portion the dough: 50 g (about 3½ tbsp) cookie dough, 10–15 g (2–3 tsp) filling
Place the filling inside, round gently, and set into a cupcake pan.
Chill the filled dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Bake for 15 minutes.
Whip the non-dairy whipping cream until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
Once the cookie cups are completely cool, decorate with whipped cream and fondant.
Ready to serve!

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled for a firmer filling or at room temperature for extra softness.
Perfect as a dessert box item, café menu treat, or festive bake sale dessert.
Pair with milk, iced coffee, or matcha latte.
Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or custom orders with themed decorations.

Tips for Best Results

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep the cookies soft.
Chilling is important to help the cookie hold its cup shape.
Make sure the cookie cups are fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting.
You can swap the filling with biscoff, peanut butter, chocolate ganache, or jam.
For selling, use clear dome packaging to highlight the filling and decoration

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