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Valentine’s Cookie Cups


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

For the cookie cups:
• 1 cup (2 sticks / 230g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt

For the filling (choose one or both!):
Chocolate Ganache:
• ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream

Raspberry Cream:
• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2–3 tbsp seedless raspberry jam or fresh purée

Optional garnishes:
• Fresh raspberries
• Edible rose petals
• Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
• Heart-shaped sprinkles


Instructions

  1. Cookie dough: Beat butter and sugar until light. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Chill 30 min.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin (24 cups).
  3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press each into a muffin cup, shaping up the sides to form a “cup.” Prick bottom with fork to prevent puffing.
  4. Bake 12–14 min until edges are golden. Cool in pan 5 min, then transfer to rack.
  5. Fillings:
    Ganache: Heat cream until steaming; pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 min, then stir until smooth. Cool to thicken slightly.
    Raspberry cream: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Swirl in jam.
  6. Once cookie cups are completely cool, pipe or spoon filling into each. Top with berries or festive garnishes.
    💡 Make ahead: Store unfilled cups in an airtight container for 3 days. Fill just before serving to maintain crispness.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION (per cup, makes 24):
Prep Time: 20 min (+30 min chill) | Cook Time: 14 min | Total Time: 1 hr 5 min | Servings: 24 | Calories: 120 | Net Carbs: 12g | Fats: 8g | Protein: 2g