Cherry Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups

The sweet and creamy cherry mousse nestled in a baked sugar cookie cup makes these Cherry Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups a delightful treat. Ideal for parties or as a special dessert

Ingredients:

• 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
• Fresh cherries for garnish
• Mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

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

Grease a mini muffin tin or use a silicone mini muffin pan

Slice the sugar cookie dough into rounds and press each round into a mini muffin cup, forming a small cup shape

Bake the cookie cups according to the package instructions or until they are golden brown and set

Remove the cookie cups from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form

Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to whip the cream until stiff peaks form

Gently fold the cherry pie filling into the whipped cream until well combined

Spoon or pipe the cherry mousse into the cooled cookie cups

Refrigerate the filled cookie cups for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to set

Before serving, garnish each cookie cup with a fresh cherry and a small mint leaf

Serve and enjoy