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Valentine's Day Cookie Cups

Indulgent Valentine's Day Cookie Cups for Sweethearts

Delight your loved ones with these indulgent Valentine's Day Cookie Cups, featuring a creamy surprise inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 box Sugar Cookie Mix Base for the cookie cups, providing sweetness and structure; can use homemade sugar cookie dough if preferred.
  • ½ cup Butter (melted) Adds richness and moisture; some recipes may replace with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps with dough structure; balances the sugar cookie mix—could use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-sensitive versions.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together, adding moisture; no substitutions recommended for binding purpose.
  • few drops Food Coloring (pink/red) Enhances the festive appearance; opt for gel food coloring for more vibrant shades.
For the Filling
  • 12 Hershey's Hugs Provides a creamy surprise filling; any chocolate candy that melts well can be used as a substitution.

Equipment

  • mini cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a mini cupcake pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, melted butter, all-purpose flour, large egg, and food coloring. Stir until just combined.
  3. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, place an unwrapped Hershey's hug in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form a ball.
  4. Place each dough ball into the prepared mini cupcake pan, filling them about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and centers are slightly puffy.
  6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle decorative sprinkles on top, and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mix your dough up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate it for an easy last-minute bake. Store cooled cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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