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Tasty Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe with Creamy Rainbow Frosting Made Easy

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Soft, buttery sugar cookie cups filled with creamy, colorful rainbow frosting, perfect for celebrations and family treats. This easy recipe combines nostalgic flavors with a fun, festive twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) rainbow nonpareil sprinkles (no bleed)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Food coloring gels in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a rubber spatula.
  7. Divide dough evenly into 12 muffin cups (about 2 tablespoons or 30g each). Press dough firmly into bottom and slightly up sides to form cups.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While cookies cool, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Divide frosting into six bowls and tint each with a different gel food color.
  12. Pipe or spread layered rainbow frosting inside each cookie cup.
  13. Refrigerate assembled cookie cups for about 30 minutes to set frosting before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Press dough firmly into muffin cups to hold frosting well. Use gel food coloring to keep frosting vibrant and smooth. Chill frosting if too soft before piping or spreading. Frost cookie cups only after they have cooled to prevent melting.

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Keywords: funfetti, sugar cookie cups, rainbow frosting, easy dessert, party treats, creamy frosting, colorful cookies

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