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    Home » Christmas Cookies

    Mini Sugar Cookie Houses aka Hot Chocolate Mug Perches

    Published: Dec 12, 2013 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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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!

    Mini Sugar Cookie Houses Hot Chocolate Mug Perches on a dark counter.

    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
    • 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
    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 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

    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

    Mini Sugar Cookie Houses Hot Chocolate Mug Perches on a dark counter.

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    Comments

    1. Ashley Bee @ Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine

      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

        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
    2. Jen @JuanitasCocina

      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

        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
    3. Kim - Liv Life

      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

        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
    4. Nikki

      December 13, 2013 at 12:23 am

      I'd make eggplant lasagna

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:16 pm

        Good choice. Good luck.

        Reply
    5. Hezzi-D

      December 13, 2013 at 6:22 am

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

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:17 pm

        Thanks so much Heather.

        Reply
    6. Cathy Urban

      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

        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
    7. Emily @ Life on Food

      December 13, 2013 at 1:57 pm

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

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:18 pm

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

        Reply
    8. Shirley

      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

        December 14, 2013 at 8:18 pm

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

        Reply
    9. Georgette Helton

      December 13, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      So cute thanks for all your work

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks so much Georgette.

        Reply
    10. Theresa Andrews

      December 13, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      A wonderful roast with all the fixins'

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:19 pm

        That sounds perfect. Good luck.

        Reply
    11. Susan Broughton

      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

        December 14, 2013 at 8:19 pm

        Perfect choice. Good luck.

        Reply
    12. Mandy Shannon

      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

        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

          December 14, 2013 at 11:55 pm

          Come on over anytime! And thanx so much 🙂

          Reply
    13. Sally Tews

      December 13, 2013 at 11:08 pm

      slow brisket

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:20 pm

        Brisket is perfect. Good luck.

        Reply
    14. Ramona W

      December 14, 2013 at 8:09 am

      So cute! My kids would love these. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 14, 2013 at 8:21 pm

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

        Reply
    15. Meghan Finley

      December 14, 2013 at 10:31 pm

      I'd make stuffed peppers

      Reply
    16. JenniferB

      December 15, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      I would make a lasagna

      Reply
    17. jacki

      December 16, 2013 at 10:09 pm

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

      Reply
    18. kita

      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
    19. Sally Tews

      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

        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

          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
    20. Gayle215

      December 17, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      This would be great for my Christmas Eve Lasagna!

      Reply
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