During the holidays I’m always looking for quick and easy treats to share. Make these Festive Cookie Cupcakes starting with refrigerated cookie dough and homemade cream cheese frosting. Add holiday sprinkles and you’ve got a pretty and tasty addition for your holiday baking.
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I’ve been making these for several years, but I’ve never thought to make them into holiday treats.
Christmas Cookie Cupcakes
I use a mini cupcake pan, lined with Christmas cupcake liners. You can choose any variation of cookie dough that you like most. Chocolate chip is always a favorite at my house.
Let the cookie dough sit for about 10 minutes before rolling each one into a ball.
Place the balls into a lined cupcake pan.
These need to bake for 12-14 minutes depending upon your oven. Check them at 12 minutes because you don’t want them to overbake.
While the cupcakes are baking, make the cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Delicious and easy frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
- 1/5 Cup Butter (Softened)
- 1 8 oz Block of Cream Cheese (Softened)
- 5 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
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Allow butter and cream cheese to soften.
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Cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
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Add vanilla extract and beat on medium for 1 minute.
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Sift powdered sugar, one cup at a time and add to mixing bowl.
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Mix on medium until incorporated. Repeat until 5 cups have been added.
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Add frosting to piping bag and use a tip to form peaks on each cupcake.
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Refrigerate any unused frosting in air tight container for up to 3 days.
The center of the cookie cupcakes will fall slightly during baking. That’s okay because it creates an indentation for the frosting.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Use a piping bag and tip to add the frosting to each cookie cupcake. I have to admit, I always have a hard time forming the peaks. Fortunately, Gloria came over and added the frosting for me. She used the 2M tip for these.
Use an assortment of holiday sprinkles to give them a fun, festive look for Christmas.
These are super easy to put together and great for times when you are short on time, but still want to make something tasty and cute.
I love the Santa Candy toppers. I’ve seen cute wreath ones, too.
Ingredients and Supplies for Festive Cookie Cupcakes
- Refrigerated cookie dough
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Mini Muffin Pan
- Mini Muffin Pan Liners
- Piping Bag
- Holiday Sprinkles
- Mixer
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Festive Cookie Cupcakes
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Meet this month’s co-hosts!
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Carol says
The little Santa Cookie Cupcakes are adorable. I can just see a table with everyone having a little Santa dessert. Too cute.
Beverly says
Thanks, Carol! That’s a great idea to add these as a dessert at each place setting.
Erlene says
Oh my gosh these are adorable! Love that it’s so easy to put together and is perfect for the busy holiday season.
Beverly says
Thanks, Erlene! I’m all about finding easy Christmas treats to make!
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
Wow, Beverly! Your cupcakes are too cute and adorable! When I first saw them I thought, she has some real skills making those little santas! Who knew they were candy toppers! Best Christmas cupcakes ever!
Beverly says
Ha! I wish I had that kind of talent! I was happy when I found them and now I’m trying to think of other desserts to use them on. Thanks, Gail!
Marci Vaughn says
‘Very clever way to make a quick and super cute treat! Those Santas are adorable! pinning this genius idea -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Beverly says
Thank you, Marci and thanks for pinning!
Joanne says
Oh my goodness; my husband would gobble these right up! I would never have thought of turning a cookie into a cupcake like this. Yum! Pinned.
Beverly says
My husband has enjoyed them! Thanks, Joanne!
Michele Michael says
I love the idea of these cookies baked into those mini muffin cups. perfect finger food and very festive.
Beverly says
Thanks, Michele! I love how easy they are to make, too.
Rebecca Payne says
I love these cup cakes! Have a Merry Christmas!
Beverly says
Thanks, Rebecca! Merry Christmas!