Homemade Cookie Cups: Customize Your Bite-Sized Delight

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Cookie cups are a delicious, versatile dessert that can be customized in endless ways. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion and can be filled with various toppings like chocolate ganache, caramel, or even fruit.

Here’s how you can make your own cookie cups at home:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 20 caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tbsp milk
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until it’s light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg white and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Slowly stir in the flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
6. Place the circles of dough in a mini muffin pan to form cup shapes.
7. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cookies are golden and set.
8. Let the cookie cups cool on a wire rack.
9. Melt the caramels with milk in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
10. Spoon a little caramel into each cookie cup and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
11. Melt the chocolate chips, then spread a small amount on each cup, letting them cool before serving.

These cookie cups are not just delightful to eat but can also be fun to personalize. Whether you go with a creamy caramel center or top them with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, or sprinkles, the options are endless! Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, cookie cups are easy to make and leave room for your creativity.

For further inspiration, you can check recipes from sites like Pillsbury and Nestlé® Toll House®, which offer great tips on fillings and ways to customize your cookie cups​(Pillsbury.com)​(Very Best Baking).