Ingredients
- 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Pink or red food coloring
- 24–26 Hershey’s Hugs
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin pan.
- In a bowl, mix together sugar cookie mix, melted butter, flour, and egg until a soft dough forms.
- Add a few drops of food coloring and stir until evenly colored.
- Scoop dough into muffin pan cavities, filling each about halfway.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Immediately press a Hershey’s Hug into the center of each cookie cup.
- Cool completely in the pan to help retain shape.
- Top with decorative sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Use Hershey’s Kisses or mini peanut butter cups for variation.
- Change sprinkle colors and dough color to match other holidays.
- Add a drop of vanilla or almond extract for enhanced flavor.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant results without altering dough texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg