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Cheesecake Cookie Cups

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These Cheesecake Cookie Cups feature a rich chocolate chip cookie base filled with a creamy, smooth cheesecake filling. Perfectly balanced between sweet cookie and tangy cream cheese, they make an ideal dessert for any celebration. Customize with your favorite sprinkles to add a festive touch.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base

  • 1 tube (18 oz.) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar

Topping

  • Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Form the cookie cups: Roll about one tablespoon of the refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough into a ball. Place each ball into an ungreased mini muffin pan, pressing the dough down into the bottom and up the sides to form a cup shape.
  2. Bake the cookie cups: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
  3. Reshape and cool: Immediately after baking, use the end of a wooden spoon handle to gently reshape the center of each cookie cup to ensure space for the filling. Let them set and cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Fill the cookie cups: Transfer the cheesecake filling to a piping bag or plastic bag with a corner cut off. Pipe the filling into the cooled cookie cups. Alternatively, you can spoon the filling in if you don’t have a piping bag.
  6. Add sprinkles and chill: Decorate the top of the filled cookie cups with your desired sprinkles. Store the assembled cookie cups in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Softening the cream cheese and butter helps achieve a smoother cheesecake filling.
  • Using refrigerated cookie dough saves time and effort for the base.
  • Press dough evenly to ensure sturdy cups that hold the filling well.
  • Cool cookie cups completely before filling to prevent melting the cheesecake mixture.
  • Sprinkles can be customized for different holidays or party themes.
  • Store leftover cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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