Easy Almond Cookie Cups

Easy Almond Cookie Cups
4.5 (2 ratings)
These cookies are what you might consider small but mighty. The white chocolate filling with the chopped almonds pack a flavorful punch. Courtesy of Krusteaz
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
14
minutes
Servings
18
Easy Almond Cookie Cups
Total time: 24 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 box krusteaz butter vanilla sugar cookie mix
  • 7 ounce white chocolate
  • 4 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Generously grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or Crisco.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cookie mix, butter, egg and almond extract and beat until well mixed.
  4. Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough into each mini muffin cavity.
  5. Bake 12-14 minutes until the cookie dough is lightly golden brown.
  6. Allow the cookie cups to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  7. While the cookies are still warm, use the back of a measuring spoon to press into the center of each cookie to make a cup shape.
  8. Remove cookie cups gently and allow to cool completely.
  9. Combine the white chocolate and heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
  10. Microwave at 50% power for 60-90 seconds, stirring occasionally.
  11. Microwave until chocolate is completely melted and stir until smooth.
  12. Use a spoon or piping bag to fill the center of each cookie cup.
  13. Sprinkled with sliced almonds.
  14. Allow the filling to cool and set completely.
  15. Store in an airtight container, or freeze up to two weeks.