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Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

These Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are the ultimate festive dessert for summer celebrations! Perfectly soft and chewy with a delightful chocolatey taste, each cookie cup is topped with vibrant swirled frosting and colorful sprinkles, making them visually stunning. Ideal for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any patriotic occasion, these treats will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable for any event, these cookie cups are sure to become a favorite at your gatherings.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cookie cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup chopped M&Ms
  • Red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • Frosting ingredients (including butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Combine dry ingredients in another bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, and sprinkles.
  5. Press dough into cupcake pan to form cups and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Cool before decorating with frosting made from whipped butter, powdered sugar, and gel coloring.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (60g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance texture. Customize your sprinkles or frosting colors for different themes or occasions.

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