Strawberry Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups

These Strawberry Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of sugar cookies with a light and airy strawberry mousse filling. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time!

Ingredients:

• 1 package sugar cookie dough
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon gelatin
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to the temperature recommended on the sugar cookie dough package

Grease a mini muffin tin or use non-stick cooking spray

Scoop small portions of the sugar cookie dough and press them into the mini muffin tin, forming cups

Bake the cookie cups according to the package instructions, or until the edges are golden brown

Once baked, remove from the oven and use the back of a teaspoon to gently press down the centers of the cookie cups, creating a well

Allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes

Carefully remove the cookie cups from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack

In a small bowl, combine the diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice

Let them sit for about 15 minutes to macerate

In a separate bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it sit for a few minutes to bloom

Microwave the gelatin mixture for about 10 seconds until it's dissolved

Let it cool slightly

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form

Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until well combined

Gradually pour in the dissolved gelatin while continuing to gently fold the mixture

Spoon or pipe the strawberry mousse into the cooled sugar cookie cups

Refrigerate the filled cookie cups for at least 1-2 hours to allow the mousse to set

Before serving, you can garnish with additional diced strawberries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar

Enjoy these delightful Strawberry Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups!