Sugar Cookie Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these Sugar Cookie Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! Perfectly moist and fluffy, these cupcakes bring the nostalgic flavor of classic sugar cookies to life in cupcake form. Topped with a tangy, velvety cream cheese frosting, every bite strikes a delicious balance of sweetness and creaminess. This easy-to-follow recipe comes together in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for celebrations, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Customize your cupcakes with sprinkles or crushed sugar cookies for a playful touch, and let these crowd-pleasing treats steal the show! Keywords: sugar cookie cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, easy cupcake recipe, dessert, sweet treats, party cupcakes, cupcake decorating ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and beat for another 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or an offset spatula to frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
Decorate as desired with sprinkles or sugar cookie crumbs, and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
