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
- ½ 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
- ½ 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 ¼ 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
These are really cute. How do people find the time to do all these nifty things?? 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Maureen. For me it's called insomnia, lots and lots of insomnia. Lol.
Donna Jones
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
That sounds amazing. Good luck.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
omg these are PRECIOUS!! cute as crap!
Kim Beaulieu
I just fell off my chair. I think I have a goose egg. lol
Veronica McLaughlin Gantley
This is such a precious idea. Perfect for dunking.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Veronica. I love dunking them.
Bernadette
They are so cute! I wish I had time to make them, maybe next year!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much. We love doing things like this. Makes for precious memories.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
So crazy adorable, Kim!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Brianne. xx
Tina Truex
These are so cute! What a neat idea and cute to go with nice hot chocolate! Awesome job.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Tina. I love making these.
Tina Truex
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
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
I would make a pork chop casserole that my Mom taught me.
Kim Beaulieu
That sounds fabulous.
Debbie Lind
sorry no email address on the last one
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks for coming back to do that. xx
Monica Latimer
I love love these!
Kim Beaulieu
Thank you so much. xx
itzia
i would make an enchilada casserole.
Kim Beaulieu
That sounds so good. Good luck.
Pam
Those are so cute!!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Pam.
Amanda P
Would love to win the ceramic ovenware for making lasagna or a casserole!
Kim Beaulieu
Would be perfect for either of those. Good luck.
John@Kitchen Riffs
Cute stuff! Too cute for me, but it's for to look at!
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, you're hilarious. You should totally make a cocktail version. Lol. xx
Allie
Pork Roast!
Kim Beaulieu
Good choice.
Tricia
Roasted chicken....
Kim Beaulieu
Good call.
Liz
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
Ha, thanks. I jazzed them up the other night when I couldn't sleep. I should update the pics.
Tara
Very cute Kim, I have never made these but I love the idea!!!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Tara. I love these things. So much fun.
Sarah
Roasted chicken with vegetables come to mind, I just need to find a great recipe for it!
Kim Beaulieu
That sounds lovely. Perfect for this.