Totally yummy peppermint cookie cups – totally easy and fun to make, great for the holidays! The crushed candy canes add the perfect festive touch.
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Inspired by our love for all things peppermint, these cookies are sure to delight! Delicious chocolate sugar cookies, filled with decadent cream cheese and topped with crushed peppermint candy canes.
We love these Peppermint Dipped Chocolate Cookies and this Peppermint Cheesecake recipe too. So be sure to poke around the blog a bit for more fun holiday baking ideas.
Why use sugar cookie dough?
Pre-made sugar cookie dough can be found at the grocery store and is super versatile. It can easily be rolled into fun shapes and ingredients like holiday sprinkles can be added for a fun pop of color.
As a busy mom, I like to take short cuts like this during the busy holiday season. You could also use cake batter mix as a cookie base for a quick alternative for these delicious cookies or use my easy Chocolate Cookie recipe as a base too.
This peppermint cookie cups recipe is so much fun for kids of all ages to make and take to holiday parties or events.
I love, love, love how festive these cookies look! They would be fun to pack up individually, wrap with a bit of baker’s twine and gift to friends and family.
How to make Peppermint Cup Cookies:
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Ingredients:
- 1 – 17.5 oz package sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Green food coloring
- 2 Tbsp crushed peppermint candy canes
Tip: homemade sugar cookie dough works just as well as store bought. Check out my grandmas classic sugar cookie recipe for our favorite homemade dough.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
2. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin (24 count). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl mix your sugar cookie dough, cocoa, butter and egg until combined.
4. Add in peppermint extract and mix into dough ball.
5. Roll the dough into walnut sized dough balls.
6. Place one dough ball into each greased muffin cup. Spread the dough up the sides of the tin to form a cup shape.
7. Bake until cookies are lightly browned around the edges, 10-12 minutes.
8. Remove the tray from the oven and while still hot, use a spoon or a little shot glass to press down the middle of the cookie cups. Let cool.
9. Using a stand mixer or a medium bowl with hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, add sugar.
10. Fold in cream cheese and mix on low until combined.
11. Add several drops of food coloring and a drop of peppermint extract (optional) and mix.
12. Place the cookie on the prepared cookie sheet or wire rack (optional).
13. Spoon the cream cheese filling into a piping bag. Tip: a freezer bag can also be used.
14. Cut the tip from the bag and pipe the filling into the cups.
15. Top with crushed peppermint candy canes.
How to store these holiday treats:
Store these sweet treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. They are a fun addition to a holiday cookie exchange!
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Some of my kitchen essentials:
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.
Be sure to check out these Grinch Cookie Cups and Christmas Chocolate Dipped Pretzel recipes too! They would be great for adding to a Christmas party or event.
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Peppermint Cookie Cups
Totally yummy peppermint cookie cups - totally easy and fun to make, great for the holidays! The crushed candy canes add the perfect festive touch.
Ingredients
- 1 - 17.5 oz package sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Green food coloring
- 2 Tbsp crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
2. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin (24 count). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl mix your sugar cookie dough, cocoa, butter and egg until combined.
4. Add in peppermint extract and mix into dough ball.
5. Roll the dough into walnut sized dough balls.
6. Place one dough ball into each greased muffin cup. Spread the dough up the sides of the tin to form a cup shape.
7. Bake until cookies are lightly browned around the edges, 10-12 minutes.
8. Remove the tray from the oven and while still hot, use a spoon or a little shot glass to press down the middle of the cookie cups. Let cool.
9. Using a stand mixer or a medium bowl with hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, add sugar.
10. Fold in cream cheese and mix on low until combined.
11. Add several drops of food coloring and a drop of peppermint extract (optional) and mix.
12. Place the cookie on the prepared cookie sheet or wire rack (optional).
13. Spoon the cream cheese filling into a piping bag. Tip: a freezer bag can also be used.
14. Cut the tip from the bag and pipe the filling into the cups.
15. Top with crushed peppermint candy canes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
