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Irresistible Funfetti Cookie Cups with Sprinkle Buttercream

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Soft, chewy funfetti cookie cups filled with light and fluffy sprinkle buttercream, perfect for parties or a playful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (small jimmies)
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles (for folding in and topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin or line with mini silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles.
  7. Using about 1 tablespoon of dough per cup, press dough evenly into bottom and up sides of each mini muffin cup to form a bowl.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  10. For buttercream, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk or cream until light and fluffy.
  11. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  12. Gently fold in 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles.
  13. Pipe or spoon buttercream into each cooled cookie cup.
  14. Top with extra sprinkles and serve immediately or chill briefly to set.

Notes

Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. Cool cookie cups completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use jimmies sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. If kitchen is warm, chill frosted cups 10-15 minutes before serving. Mini silicone muffin cups can be used as an alternative but may require adjusted baking time.

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