15+ Easter Basket Cookie Cups Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Ingredients

Easter basket cookie cups:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Green food coloring

Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring of your choice

Directions

Easter basket cookie cups:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Add a few drops of green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them in a greased muffin tin.
7. Using your fingers, press the dough up the sides of the muffin tin to create a cup shape.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
9. Let the cookie cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
3. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring of your choice to create different colors.
4. Fill each cookie cup with frosting using a piping bag or spoon.
5. Top with your favorite Easter-themed candies such as mini eggs, jelly beans, or chocolate bunnies.

Final Touches