Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups! Perfectly soft and chewy, these delightful treats are filled with rich chocolate chunks and topped with vibrant swirls of colorful frosting and sprinkles. Ideal for celebrations like the 4th of July or Memorial Day, they add a cheerful touch to any gathering. Easy to make and fun to enjoy, these cookie cups are a guaranteed hit that everyone will love. With their eye-catching presentation and delicious flavor, they’re sure to be a standout dessert at your next festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (108g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (125g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (146g) chopped M&Ms
- 2–3 tbsp red, white and blue sprinkles
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter
- 1/2 cup (95g) shortening
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp water or milk
- Red gel icing color
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and spray a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually blend into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Stir in chocolate chips, M&Ms, and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Form balls of dough and press them into the cupcake pan to create cup shapes.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool before transferring to a rack; then prepare frosting as directed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (40g)
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg