These Party Cookie Cups are soft, chewy cookie treats baked in a muffin pan and filled with your favorite toppings. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, bake sales, and parties, this easy dessert recipe is customizable, portable, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract (and almond extract if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop dough into muffin pan, filling each cup about halfway.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Immediately press the center of each cookie with the back of a spoon or tart press to form a cup.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
Notes
- Press cookie centers while warm—waiting too long will cause cracking.
- Do not overbake or cookie cups will be dry instead of chewy.
- Fill just before serving for best texture.