Description
Homemade snickerdoodle cookie cups showcase classic cinnamon sugar comfort from American baking traditions. Creamy cheesecake filling nestles inside crisp cookie shells, creating a delightful dessert you’ll savor with each sweet bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsps (74 ml) butter, melted
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 4 oz (113 g) low fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and liberally coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, vigorously blend melted butter, sugars, and Greek yogurt until silky, approximately 2-3 minutes. Integrate egg and vanilla extract, continuing to whip at medium-high speed for an additional 2 minutes.
- Separately, sift together flours, cinnamon, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda to create a uniform dry mixture. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Deploy a cookie scoop to distribute 2 teaspoons of dough into each muffin cavity. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then immediately compress the tops using a spoon’s back to create a distinctive indentation.
- Let cookie cups rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Incrementally introduce powdered sugar, whipping until achieving a light, fluffy texture.
- Once cooled, fill cookie cups with frosting using a piping bag or spoon. Optional: Embellish with festive sprinkles. Store in a refrigerated, sealed container.
Notes
- Customize dough consistency by adjusting flour types, using gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour for dietary needs.
- Ensure precise measurements for consistent texture, using a kitchen scale for accuracy and reliable results.
- Control sweetness levels by reducing sugar or substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding nutmeg, cardamom, or orange zest to enhance the classic cinnamon profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg