Gluten-Free Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
Individual cookie cups made from refrigerated dough and filled with rich chocolate whipped cream. The cookie dough is pressed into muffin cups to create edible bowls, then baked until golden and filled with a fluffy chocolate cream made from whipped cream, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you want an impressive dessert without much effort. These bite-sized treats combine the beloved flavors of chocolate chip cookies with the elegance of piped cream, making them ideal for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated Pillsbury Ready to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16 oz, 24 counthomemade chocolate chip cookie doughas neededpreservative-free
Use your favorite recipe
- 1 cup whipping creamcoconut cream1:1dairy-freevegandairy-free
Use full-fat canned coconut cream, chilled overnight
Full guide → - ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and spray miniature muffin cups with cooking spray
- 2
Place one piece of cookie dough in each muffin cup and press into bottom and up sides to form cup shape
- 3
Bake until light golden brown
- 4
Cool completely in pans on cooling racks
- 5
Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form
- 6
Add powdered sugar, cocoa and vanilla, then beat on high speed until stiff peaks form
- 7
Spoon chocolate cream into decorating bag fitted with star tip
- 8
Remove cookie cups from pans and pipe chocolate cream into cups
Tips
Use a chilled bowl and beaters when whipping cream to achieve better volume and stability.
Don't overfill the muffin cups with dough - you need room for the cream filling.
Make sure cookie cups are completely cool before filling to prevent cream from melting.
Good to Know
Store in refrigerator up to 2 days
Cookie cups can be baked and stored at room temperature up to 1 day before filling
Serve chilled directly from refrigerator
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake the cookie cups or they'll be too hard to bite through
Ensure cream reaches stiff peaks to hold its shape when piped
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Use full-fat canned coconut cream, chilled overnight
Full guide →General Alternatives
Use your favorite recipe
FAQ
Can I make these without a piping bag?
Yes, you can spoon the chocolate cream directly into the cookie cups or use a zip-top bag with a corner cut off as a makeshift piping bag.
How long will these keep in the refrigerator?
The filled cookie cups will stay fresh for up to 2 days in the refrigerator, though the cookies may soften slightly over time.
Can I freeze these for later?
The unfilled cookie cups freeze well for up to 1 month, but the cream filling doesn't freeze well due to texture changes.