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Easter Basket Cookie Cups

Easter Basket Cookie Cups for a Sweet Holiday Surprise

Delightful Easter Basket Cookie Cups, perfect for holiday festivities and family bonding.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 16 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 package Pillsbury Ready-To-Bake Sugar Cookie Dough or homemade dough
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • ½ cup Shortening optional
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk to desired creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla or almond extract
For Decoration
  • 1 package Twizzlers Pull 'n Peel Licorice for basket handles
  • 1 package Ghirardelli Chocolate Bunnies or your favorite chocolate bunnies
  • 1 package Cadbury Mini Chocolate Eggs or pastel candy
  • 1 tablespoon Green Gel Paste Icing Color or natural food coloring

Equipment

  • Silicone mini bundt pan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry bag
  • Decorating tip #233

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a silicone mini bundt pan on a baking sheet.
  2. Slice 8 squares of cookie dough in half, press into each mold to form a base.
  3. Bake for 15-19 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  4. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating together softened butter and shortening, adding powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Fill each cooled cookie cup with frosting, piping to create grass effects.
  7. Attach Twizzlers as handles and decorate with chocolate bunnies and mini eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cookies cool completely before decorating. Adjust milk for desired frosting consistency. Customize toppings based on family favorites.

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