Cream Cheese Cookie Cups
Indulge in the perfect combination of soft, buttery cookie dough and creamy, tangy filling with these delightful Cream Cheese Cookie Cups. These bite-sized treats feature a golden cookie base, baked in a mini muffin tin to form adorable cups, and are filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture made with powdered sugar and a splash of heavy cream for extra silkiness. The recipe allows for creative toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles, making them customizable for any occasion. Ready in under 35 minutes, these sweet bites are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or an everyday indulgence. Serve them chilled for a refreshing twist, and watch them become the star of your dessert spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- Optional toppings (e.g., fruit, chocolate chips, sprinkles)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place one ball into each cavity of the prepared mini muffin tin.
Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each dough ball to form a cup shape. Chill the dough cups in the freezer for 5 minutes to help them hold their shape while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and use the end of a wooden spoon to gently reshape the indentations if needed.
Let the cookie cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the cream cheese filling, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookie cups have cooled completely, pipe or spoon the cream cheese filling into the center of each cup.
Top with optional toppings such as fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or sprinkles to decorate. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.7 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.6 g | 743% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 865 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 2128 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 495.7 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
