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Mini Sugar Cookie Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches

December 12, 2013 By Kim Beaulieu 84 Comments

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These adorable Mini Sugar Cookie Houses make perfect little Hot Chocolate Mug Perches. You can set them on the rim of  hot chocolate, coffee or tea!

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Not only are these cookies adorable but they taste amazing! And they also make perfect little gifts for family and friends.

If you are a regular reader you likely know I made some Mini Gingerbread House Hot Chocolate Mug Perches not  long ago.

I loved them so much I just had to adapt them and make them again. They are so worth the effort they take. They are not difficult to make, just a bit tedious and time consuming.

Honestly, I love hot chocolate. You can check out my Coconut Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Covered Spoons which would go perfectly with these little houses.

I also made Peppermint Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Wands which would also go perfectly with these adorable little houses.

When making these mug perches, make sure you set aside a good chunk of time. I make my dough the day before, then left it in the fridge overnight.

The next day I made the cookies and assembled them. Sometimes I decorate the houses the same day.

However if you’re concerned about breaking them you can let them set up the day before decorating them.

I used Martha Stewart’s cookie recipe and icing recipe for this one. They both work really well.

To learn how to make the shapes and put them together I invite you to visit Not Martha for her straight forward and beautiful photos of how to do this.

Now, head into your kitchen and whip up these sugar cookie houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches!

More Christmas Cookies:

  • Chocolate Coconut Cookies
  • Double Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Skillet Cookie
  • Pink Coconut Cookies
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cookies
  • Black Forest Sandwich Cookies
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sandwich Cookies
  • Shortbread Christmas Mice

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Mini Sugar Cookie Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches

These adorable Mini Sugar Cookie Houses make perfect little Hot Chocolate Mug Perches. You can set them on the rim of  hot chocolate, coffee or tea!
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword hot chocolate mug perches, sugar cookie houses, sugar cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 578kcal

Equipment

  • Glass Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Stand Mixer
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Piping Bag

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Icing:

  • 1 lb confectioners' sugar
  • 5 tbsp meringue powder
  • 1/2 cup water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the Cookies:

  • In a mixing bowl sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In another bowl, or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together by mixing on medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix on medium speed to combine. Add flour slowly, mixing on low speed until it resembles dough. Divide the dough into two pieces and wrap each with plastic wrap. Pop them in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Take one section of dough out of the fridge and allow to reach room temperature, which should take about 10-12 minutes. Roll the dough out so it's approximately 1/4 inch thick. Next use cookie cutters or a knife to cut house shapes. Place the shapes on a cookie sheet. Pop the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cookie pieces to a room temperature parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat all steps with other dough section.
  • Place cookies in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown. Rotate the pans halfway through baking time. Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan for a few minutes then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before icing them.

For the Icing:

  • Using a stand mixer, combine the sugar, meringue powder and water. Mix on low initially then increase to high speed and mix until icing thickens enough to pipe.
  • If icing is too thin you can add more confectioners' sugar. If the icing is too thick you can add more water.
  • Transfer the icing to a piping bag and use it to assemble and decorate the cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    These are really cute. How do people find the time to do all these nifty things?? 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:02 PM

      Thanks so much Maureen. For me it’s called insomnia, lots and lots of insomnia. Lol.

      Reply
  2. Donna Jones says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I would make a brisket. I love to slow cook them in the
    Oven
    , then throw it on the smoker for about an hour.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:03 PM

      That sounds amazing. Good luck.

      Reply
  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    omg these are PRECIOUS!! cute as crap!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 12, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      I just fell off my chair. I think I have a goose egg. lol

      Reply
  4. Veronica McLaughlin Gantley says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    This is such a precious idea. Perfect for dunking.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:03 PM

      Thanks Veronica. I love dunking them.

      Reply
  5. Bernadette says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    They are so cute! I wish I had time to make them, maybe next year!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks so much. We love doing things like this. Makes for precious memories.

      Reply
  6. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    So crazy adorable, Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks Brianne. xx

      Reply
  7. Tina Truex says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    These are so cute! What a neat idea and cute to go with nice hot chocolate! Awesome job.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks so much Tina. I love making these.

      Reply
  8. Tina Truex says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I would let me daughter make meatloaf. She makes scrumptious meatloaf and will be home from college soon. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      I love meatloaf. It’s so under-rated in my opinion. Hope you enjoy your time with her. Lots of best wishes for the holidays and the new year Tina. Good luck. xx

      Reply
  9. Debbie Lind says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I would make a pork chop casserole that my Mom taught me.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      That sounds fabulous.

      Reply
  10. Debbie Lind says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    sorry no email address on the last one

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      Thanks for coming back to do that. xx

      Reply
  11. Monica Latimer says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I love love these!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Thank you so much. xx

      Reply
  12. itzia says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    i would make an enchilada casserole.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      That sounds so good. Good luck.

      Reply
  13. Pam says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Those are so cute!!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Thanks so much Pam.

      Reply
  14. Amanda P says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Would love to win the ceramic ovenware for making lasagna or a casserole!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Would be perfect for either of those. Good luck.

      Reply
  15. [email protected] Riffs says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Cute stuff! Too cute for me, but it’s for to look at!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      Ha, you’re hilarious. You should totally make a cocktail version. Lol. xx

      Reply
  16. Allie says

    December 12, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Pork Roast!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      Good choice.

      Reply
  17. Tricia says

    December 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Roasted chicken….

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Good call.

      Reply
  18. Liz says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    You are SO darn crafty! My houses would never fit together this perfectly…but it would definitely be a fun project to try (as well as yummy!).

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:11 PM

      Ha, thanks. I jazzed them up the other night when I couldn’t sleep. I should update the pics.

      Reply
  19. Tara says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Very cute Kim, I have never made these but I love the idea!!!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:11 PM

      Thanks Tara. I love these things. So much fun.

      Reply
  20. Sarah says

    December 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Roasted chicken with vegetables come to mind, I just need to find a great recipe for it!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM

      That sounds lovely. Perfect for this.

      Reply
  21. Ashley Bee @ Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine says

    December 12, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    These are too cute! I get SO frustrated with the huge gingerbread houses, this might be more my style.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

      They are fabulous. If you make mistakes you can use a damp q-tip to touch them up. I jazzed this up a bit the other night. I always forget how much they need to be layered with things. Hard to do all in one sitting.

      Reply
  22. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    December 12, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Looks like Martha steered this one in the right direction. Only I think you’re way more fabulous than Martha.

    Happy day #4!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Ha, thanks. I need to post some updated pics of these. I’ve been playing with them so more.

      I am so glad we did this again this year. Just remind me not to do renos next year please. xx

      Reply
  23. Kim - Liv Life says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Oh my heavens… how cute are these little houses??? My daughter would love to make them, and then eat them. So fun!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks so much Kim. I love doing projects like this with the kids. It’s just good fun and it’s cool to have those memories and traditions.

      Reply
  24. Nikki says

    December 13, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    I’d make eggplant lasagna

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:16 PM

      Good choice. Good luck.

      Reply
  25. Hezzi-D says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    These are adorable! You did an amazing job on them!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Thanks so much Heather.

      Reply
  26. Cathy Urban says

    December 13, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    What a great idea! The kids will love doing these and eating them as well.
    The traditional gingerbread houses tend to sit out during the entire holiday period
    and don’t get completely eaten!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Thanks so much Cathy. I find the smaller ones get eaten. The big ones not so much.

      Reply
  27. Emily @ Life on Food says

    December 13, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    A big old pasta bake. I cannot get enough of baked pasta right now.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:18 PM

      I love pasta bake. So comforting. Good luck Emily.

      Reply
  28. Shirley says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Oooooh! I’d love this pan in Red. Such a generous size for making lasagna!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:18 PM

      Red would be cool. I love lasagna. Good luck.

      Reply
  29. Georgette Helton says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    So cute thanks for all your work

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      Thanks so much Georgette.

      Reply
  30. Theresa Andrews says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    A wonderful roast with all the fixins’

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      That sounds perfect. Good luck.

      Reply
  31. Susan Broughton says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    We enjoy meatloaf and this is a good size to make it. So that is what we would use it for.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:19 PM

      Perfect choice. Good luck.

      Reply
  32. Mandy Shannon says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I’d definitely use it to slow cook a brisket in the oven first. Has to be my favorite meat to do in the oven. My grandmother taught me her recipe long ago and it’s the best brisket I’ve ever had. And I’m a born and raised Texan! 😉

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      That sounds perfect. When should I show up for dinner. Good luck with the giveaway.

      Reply
      • Mandy Shannon says

        December 14, 2013 at 11:55 PM

        Come on over anytime! And thanx so much 🙂

        Reply
  33. Sally Tews says

    December 13, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    slow brisket

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      Brisket is perfect. Good luck.

      Reply
  34. Ramona W says

    December 14, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    So cute! My kids would love these. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 14, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      They totally would. You should totally make these. Thanks for visiting Ramona. xx

      Reply
  35. Meghan Finley says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    I’d make stuffed peppers

    Reply
  36. JenniferB says

    December 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I would make a lasagna

    Reply
  37. jacki says

    December 16, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    These are so cute, the kiddos will love them : )

    Reply
  38. kita says

    December 17, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    These are too freakin cute. I could never make them. Because I am sooo not good with crafty stuff. But I can totally admire them.

    Reply
  39. Sally Tews says

    December 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    keeping my fingers crossed~but can’t decide wich color pan. 🙂 🙂
    Felt a little silly this morn, 😉
    I am ready to make some lasagna.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 17, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      Hey:

      I do believe I have an email from you in my inbox. I emailed you addy to the gal who wrote the book. She’ll ship it to you. Just hit me up when it arrives so I know it made it safely. Congrats on winning that one.

      Good luck on this one.

      Reply
      • Sally Tews says

        December 17, 2013 at 8:40 PM

        LOOKING forward to getting this will let you know when I receive and make some things.Thank-You.

        Reply
  40. Gayle215 says

    December 17, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    This would be great for my Christmas Eve Lasagna!

    Reply
  41. Toniecia Owens says

    December 19, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Cool houses i think the 12 year old would enjoy making them

    Reply
  42. Liz says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I would make eggplant lasagna.

    Reply
  43. Katherines Corner says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. I would make lasagna! Hugs P.S. did you get your entry in for my latest giveaway?

    Reply
  44. Ty Gray says

    December 19, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Christmas Ham of course

    Reply
  45. Felice/All That's Left Are The Crumbs says

    December 19, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I would make a pumpkin-ricotta lasagna.

    Reply
  46. Shanda Enriquez says

    December 19, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I would love to make My chicken enchaladas! They are a huge hit around here!

    Reply
  47. Betsy Cohen says

    December 21, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    These are beautiful to look at and, I am sure, delicious to eat! Almost to beautiful to eat…almost!!!!

    Reply

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