Cream Cheese Filled Sugar Cookie Cups

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cream Cheese Filled Sugar Cookie Cups.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 18 cupcake cups with paper liners.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, egg, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Step 3

   In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the butter mixture until well combined.

4. Step 4

   Spoon 1 teaspoon of the cookie batter into each of the prepared cupcake cups. Sprinkle a little extra sugar on top of each cup.

5. Step 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cookie cups are golden brown. Remove from the oven and use a teaspoon to indent each cup gently. Allow them to cool for 10 minutes.

6. Step 6

   While the cookie cups are cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, and an egg until smooth and well combined.

7. Step 7

   Spoon a little more than 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each cooled cookie cup. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.

8. Step 8

   Return the filled cookie cups to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the filling is set. Allow to cool completely before serving.