Chocolate Cookie Cups with Strawberry Buttercream

Enjoy the ideal fusion of decadent strawberry buttercream and rich chocolate cookie cups. These bite-sized candies are ideal for gatherings or anytime youre in the mood for something sweet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring optional
• Sprinkles for decoration optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt

In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms

Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips

Scoop small portions of the dough into a mini muffin tin, pressing down to create cups in each cavity

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie cups are set

While the cookie cups are cooling, prepare the strawberry buttercream

In a bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mashed strawberries until smooth and creamy

Add pink food coloring if desired

Once the cookie cups have cooled, pipe the strawberry buttercream into each cup using a piping bag or a small spoon

Decorate with sprinkles if desired

Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the buttercream set

Serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cookie Cups with Strawberry Buttercream