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!
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
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
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
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
These are really cute. How do people find the time to do all these nifty things?? 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Maureen. For me it’s called insomnia, lots and lots of insomnia. Lol.
Donna Jones says
I would make a brisket. I love to slow cook them in the
Oven
, then throw it on the smoker for about an hour.
Kim Beaulieu says
That sounds amazing. Good luck.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
omg these are PRECIOUS!! cute as crap!
Kim Beaulieu says
I just fell off my chair. I think I have a goose egg. lol
Veronica McLaughlin Gantley says
This is such a precious idea. Perfect for dunking.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Veronica. I love dunking them.
Bernadette says
They are so cute! I wish I had time to make them, maybe next year!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much. We love doing things like this. Makes for precious memories.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
So crazy adorable, Kim!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Brianne. xx
Tina Truex says
These are so cute! What a neat idea and cute to go with nice hot chocolate! Awesome job.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Tina. I love making these.
Tina Truex says
I would let me daughter make meatloaf. She makes scrumptious meatloaf and will be home from college soon. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kim Beaulieu says
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
Debbie Lind says
I would make a pork chop casserole that my Mom taught me.
Kim Beaulieu says
That sounds fabulous.
Debbie Lind says
sorry no email address on the last one
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks for coming back to do that. xx
Monica Latimer says
I love love these!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thank you so much. xx
itzia says
i would make an enchilada casserole.
Kim Beaulieu says
That sounds so good. Good luck.
Pam says
Those are so cute!!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Pam.
Amanda P says
Would love to win the ceramic ovenware for making lasagna or a casserole!
Kim Beaulieu says
Would be perfect for either of those. Good luck.
[email protected] Riffs says
Cute stuff! Too cute for me, but it’s for to look at!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, you’re hilarious. You should totally make a cocktail version. Lol. xx
Allie says
Pork Roast!
Kim Beaulieu says
Good choice.
Tricia says
Roasted chicken….
Kim Beaulieu says
Good call.
Liz says
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!).
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, thanks. I jazzed them up the other night when I couldn’t sleep. I should update the pics.
Tara says
Very cute Kim, I have never made these but I love the idea!!!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Tara. I love these things. So much fun.
Sarah says
Roasted chicken with vegetables come to mind, I just need to find a great recipe for it!
Kim Beaulieu says
That sounds lovely. Perfect for this.
Ashley Bee @ Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine says
These are too cute! I get SO frustrated with the huge gingerbread houses, this might be more my style.
Kim Beaulieu says
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.
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Looks like Martha steered this one in the right direction. Only I think you’re way more fabulous than Martha.
Happy day #4!
Kim Beaulieu says
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
Kim - Liv Life says
Oh my heavens… how cute are these little houses??? My daughter would love to make them, and then eat them. So fun!
Kim Beaulieu says
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.
Nikki says
I’d make eggplant lasagna
Kim Beaulieu says
Good choice. Good luck.
Hezzi-D says
These are adorable! You did an amazing job on them!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Heather.
Cathy Urban says
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!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Cathy. I find the smaller ones get eaten. The big ones not so much.
Emily @ Life on Food says
A big old pasta bake. I cannot get enough of baked pasta right now.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love pasta bake. So comforting. Good luck Emily.
Shirley says
Oooooh! I’d love this pan in Red. Such a generous size for making lasagna!
Kim Beaulieu says
Red would be cool. I love lasagna. Good luck.
Georgette Helton says
So cute thanks for all your work
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Georgette.
Theresa Andrews says
A wonderful roast with all the fixins’
Kim Beaulieu says
That sounds perfect. Good luck.
Susan Broughton says
We enjoy meatloaf and this is a good size to make it. So that is what we would use it for.
Kim Beaulieu says
Perfect choice. Good luck.
Mandy Shannon says
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! 😉
Kim Beaulieu says
That sounds perfect. When should I show up for dinner. Good luck with the giveaway.
Mandy Shannon says
Come on over anytime! And thanx so much 🙂
Sally Tews says
slow brisket
Kim Beaulieu says
Brisket is perfect. Good luck.
Ramona W says
So cute! My kids would love these. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
They totally would. You should totally make these. Thanks for visiting Ramona. xx
Meghan Finley says
I’d make stuffed peppers
JenniferB says
I would make a lasagna
jacki says
These are so cute, the kiddos will love them : )
kita says
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.
Sally Tews says
keeping my fingers crossed~but can’t decide wich color pan. 🙂 🙂
Felt a little silly this morn, 😉
I am ready to make some lasagna.
Kim Beaulieu says
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.
Sally Tews says
LOOKING forward to getting this will let you know when I receive and make some things.Thank-You.
Gayle215 says
This would be great for my Christmas Eve Lasagna!
Toniecia Owens says
Cool houses i think the 12 year old would enjoy making them
Liz says
I would make eggplant lasagna.
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. I would make lasagna! Hugs P.S. did you get your entry in for my latest giveaway?
Ty Gray says
Christmas Ham of course
Felice/All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
I would make a pumpkin-ricotta lasagna.
Shanda Enriquez says
I would love to make My chicken enchaladas! They are a huge hit around here!
Betsy Cohen says
These are beautiful to look at and, I am sure, delicious to eat! Almost to beautiful to eat…almost!!!!