Description
Cream Cheese Cookie Cups are the perfect blend of a buttery, soft cookie base with a rich and creamy cream cheese filling. These delightful treats are both cute and indulgent, making them perfect for any occasion. The cookie cups hold a luscious cream cheese filling, offering a sweet and tangy contrast that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you’re looking for a fun dessert for a party, a unique gift idea, or just a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these cookie cups will surely be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookie Base:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional for added tang)
Ingredient Highlights
- Cream Cheese: The cream cheese filling is what makes these cookie cups stand out, providing a rich, smooth texture with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
- Butter: The butter in the cookie base gives it a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm and fragrant flavor to both the cookie base and the cream cheese filling.
- Lemon Juice: A touch of lemon juice in the filling adds a subtle tang that pairs perfectly with the cream cheese.
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Base:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners for easy removal.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Form the Cookie Cups: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll it into balls. Place one ball of dough into each muffin cup and gently press it down to form the base of the cookie cup.
- Bake the Cookie Cups: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookie cups cool in the pan while you prepare the cream cheese filling.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, flour, and lemon juice (if using), and beat until fully combined.
- Fill the Cookie Cups: Once the cookie bases have cooled slightly, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cookie cup, filling them almost to the top.
- Bake Again: Return the filled cookie cups to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool: Let the cookie cups cool completely in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g