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Lemon-Ginger Icebox Cookie Cupcakes

Updated May 13, 2011
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These delicious “cupcakes” are actually made with cookies. When stacked between layers of whipped cream and then chilled, the cookies become cake-like. Fresh fruit adds a festive and colorful touch.

Lemon-Ginger Icebox Cookie Cupcakes

  • Prep Time 1 hr 10 min
  • Total 12 hr 40 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

Cookies

Filling

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and lemon peel until soft dough forms. Stir in crystallized ginger. Divide dough in half. On waxed paper, shape each half into 8-inch-long roll. Wrap in waxed paper. Freeze about 1 hour or refrigerate about 3 hours until firm enough to slice.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 350°F. Using a sharp thin-bladed knife, cut each roll into 32 (1/8-inch-thick) slices. Rotate roll while cutting to prevent flattening. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 1 inch apart. Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    In chilled deep small bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. On tray, place 16 cookies right sides up. Spread 1 tablespoon whipped cream on top of each cookie, then top with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and cream, making 4 layers of cookies and ending with a layer of cream. Place each cookie cupcake in a decorative cupcake liners. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Garnish with raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, if desired.

Nutrition

290 Calories
18g Total Fat
2g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
16g Sugars

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving to allow cookies to soften to desired cakelike texture. If desired, store in refrigerator up to 24 hours before serving.
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