Stars & Stripes Sugar Cookie Cups
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Classic Sugar Cookie Mix Recipes
Looking for a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for your Fourth of July BBQ or backyard celebration? These Patriotic Cookie Cups are the ultimate red, white, and yum treat!
They’re soft, chewy, and made with our My Better Batch Sugar Cookie Mix, which means you can skip the mess and get straight to the fun part - decorating and enjoying.
Ingredients
Cookie Cups
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1 pkg My Better Batch Classic Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1 Large Egg
- 8 TBSP Unsalted Butter, Softened
Filling
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Cool Whip
Decorations
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Patriotic Candy Topping
Directions
To get started, preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin pan or line with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, combine the Classic Sugar Cookie Mix, one egg, and 8 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter. If using a stand or hand mixer, combine on medium-low until the ingredients are fully combined. If you don’t have a mixer, you can hand-knead the ingredients until the dough forms.
Take one tablespoon of dough and place it into the prepared muffin pan. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press the dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 6 - 8 minutes. After removing from the oven, and while the cookies are still hot, use a measuring spoon to press into the middle of the cookie, creating a “well”.
Allow the cookie cups to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before removing them.
Once the cookie cups have cooled, pipe or spoon cool whip into each one. Top with patriotic sprinkles and enjoy!
Recipe Note
Fun & Festive Twists
Looking to switch things up? Here are a few twists on the original recipe:
Swirl in Some Color
Divide the Cool Whip filling into three bowls and tint one with red food coloring and another with blue. Use gel food coloring for bold colors without thinning the filling. Then, either layer the colors or swirl them together gently before piping into each cookie cup for a fun tie-dye effect.
Fresh Berry Topping
Skip the candy stars and top each filled cookie cup with a mix of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. It’s a delicious, naturally colorful twist - and a great option for guests who prefer fruit over candy.
Frozen Patriotic Cookie Cups
Pop the assembled cookie cups into the freezer for 30–60 minutes before serving. The filling firms up like ice cream, making these perfect for a hot July day.
Ultimately, no matter how you make them, starting with My Better Batch Sugar Cookie Mix means they’ll taste amazing every time.
