Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cups
These easy-to-make bite sized Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cups are topped with festive red, white, and blue sprinkles. These delightful treats are bursting with flavor and patriotism, making them the ultimate choice for celebrating any American occasion in style.
Are you ready to add a deliciously festive twist to your celebrations? These irresistible Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cups with Sprinkles are the easiest to bake and decorate. The mini cookie cups are soft, chewy, and filled with a sweet vanilla frosting.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 3 ingredients to make the cookie cups
- Easy to customize for any holiday or celebration
- Everyone will love them
Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cups
If you need a quick sweet treat to bring to any patriotic holidays this summer, this is the one to bring. All you need is a package of refrigerated ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough, a can of white frosting, a piping bag, and some fun sprinkles.
The patriotic cookies are super cute and fun to make. It’s a great recipe to get the kids involved in decorating the cookie cups.
Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough?
Yes, you can use homemade sugar cookie dough to make this patriotic dessert. About one tablespoon of dough will fill each mini muffin cup. The same goes for using the refrigerated sugar cookie roll of dough.
Do I have to use canned frosting?
No, you can absolutely use homemade frosting such as this cream cheese frosting or your favorite buttercream icing. Or, even add about one teaspoon of extract flavoring to the canned frosting to give it a different taste. Try lemon, coconut, almond, or even peppermint extracts. To bump up the vanilla flavor of the canned white frosting, add about one teaspoon of vanilla extract to it and mix well.
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Can I freeze the cookie cups?
I would recommend not freezing the filled cookie cups but you can easily freeze the baked cookie cups. Simple bake as directed in the recipe, cool, and then place on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Place tray in the freezer until cookies are frozen, about 2 hours, and then place in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. To use: thaw and then fill as directed in the recipe card.
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🥣Equipment
📃Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) Ready To Bake Sugar Cookie Dough Squares
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- red white, and blue sprinkles
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place one cookie dough square into each muffin cup. Press dough in the bottom and up the side of each muffin cup, pressing slightly above the top of the rim.
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes the pan. Remove to a cooling rack to cool completely before filling.
In a piping bag (or use a large resealable plastic bag) with a star tip attached, spoon frosting into the bag. Fill each cup with frosting, and top with sprinkles. One can of frosting will be enough for 24 cookies.
These Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cups are perfect for any occasion where you want to add a touch of Americana. Whether you’re celebrating Flag Day, Memorial Day, or Independence Day, or just want to show off your patriotic spirit, these sweet treats are sure to impress.
Tips and Tricks
- Substitute chocolate chip cookie dough for the sugar cookie dough.
- Try using a buttercream frosting in place of the canned frosting.
- Add a couple of drops of blue or red food coloring to the frosting.
- These cookie cups are great to make for any holiday or themed birthday party.
- The cookie cups can also be filled with fruit jams, lemon or mango curd, whipped cream or even lemon mousse.
Other Patriotic Recipes to Try
- Easy Red, White, and Blue Giant Cookie Cake
- Festive and Easy Festive Patriotic Charcuterie Board
- Strawberry and Blueberry Lemon Bars
- Triple Berry Slab Pie
Printable Recipe card
Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cups
Equipment
- piping bag and star tip
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) Ready To Bake Sugar Cookie Dough 16 oz
- 1 can vanilla (white) frosting
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place one cookie dough square into each muffin cup. Press dough in the bottom and up the side of each muffin cup, pressing slightly above the top of the rim.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Remove to cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a disposable decorating bag (or use a large resealable plastic bag) with a star tip, spoon frosting into bag.
- Fill each cup with frosting, top with sprinkles. One can of frosting will be enough for 24 cookies.
Notes
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