Strawberry Cookie Cups w White Chocolate Buttercream

By srumbel

Simple strawberry cake mix cookie cups are filled with from-scratch fluffy white chocolate buttercream!
from thegoldlininggirl.com

Ingredients

• For Strawberry Cookie Cups:
• 3/4 c. butter, softened
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• For White Chocolate Buttercream:
• 6 oz. white baking chocolate, not chips, must be baking chocolate, broken into pieces
• 1/3 c. heavy cream, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
• 1 c. butter, softened
• 1 - 2 lb. bag powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp. vanilla

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

For cookie cups:

In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg and water, beating until combined.
Add cake mix, and beat until combined. Dough will be thick.
Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until it can be rolled into balls.
Coat non-stick mini muffin pans with cooking spray.
Roll dough into scant 1-inch balls, about 1½ - 2 tsp. dough, and place in the bottom of each muffin cup.
Make an indentation with your thumb in the center of each dough ball.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are pale golden brown.
Immediately remove heat, and use the end of a wooden spoon to re-indent the center of each cup.
Allow to cool completely before removing to a wire rack. They're a little delicate to remove from the pans, so make sure you're careful, and it helps to sort of spin them out of the cup!
Meanwhile, prepare buttercream.

For buttercream:

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate and cream. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and cream, blending after each addition.
Add white chocolate mixture and vanilla, and beat until light and fluffy.
Pipe or spoon the frosting into the center of each cookie cup. Enjoy!

Serves: 48 cookie cups