Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 roll

sugar cookie dough

2 cup

powdered sugar

8 ounce

cream cheese

1 cup

cool whip

2 tsp

vanilla

1 cup

fruit

freshly cut

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease two mini muffin tins.

Step 2
~2 min

Roll your sugar cookie dough into small balls about 1 inch in size.

Step 3
~2 min

Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes or until the cookie dough has spread and formed small cookie cups.

Step 4
~2 min

Remove from the oven and allow the cookie cups to cool in the muffin tins.

Step 5
~2 min

While the cookie cups are baking, make the cream cheese filling.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~2 min

Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, Cool Whip, and vanilla until fully combined and smooth.

Step 7
~2 min

Pipe the frosting into a frosting bag and set aside.

Step 8
~2 min

Layout parchment paper on the counter.

Step 9
~2 min

Once the cookie cups have cooled, carefully invert the muffin tins and pop out the cookie cups.

Step 10
~2 min

If they do not easily pop out, glide a knife around the edges to loosen the cookie cups and remove the remaining cups from the tin.

Step 11
~2 min

Pipe each cookie cup with the cream cheese frosting.

Step 12
~2 min

Top each frosted cookie cup with the freshly cut fruit and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Step 13
~2 min

Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a variety of colorful fruits for a visually appealing dessert.

Chill the cookie cups before filling for easier handling.

Make the cream cheese filling ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Cream cheese filling can be made 1 day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Garnish with a mint sprig.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Sorbet

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common dessert for parties and potlucks.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday Parties
Holiday Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Birthday

Popularity Score

75/100