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Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups for a Cozy Holiday Treat

Try these delightful Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups, a festive twist on a classic treat, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for a chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Mix with nutmeg for a tasty twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Will alter texture if fresh ginger is used.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Don't skip this crucial ingredient!
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature) Margarine can be used for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed) Granulated sugar can be used for a different texture.
  • 1/4 cup Fancy Molasses Avoid blackstrap molasses due to bitterness.
For the Filling
  • 1 Large Egg (room temperature) No effective substitutes.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (cold) Coconut cream can be a dairy-free option.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Vegan cream cheese is a solid alternative.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Powdered sugar can replace for a smoother consistency.
  • 1/2 cup Eggnog Non-dairy eggnog is a great substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Cinnamon works but changes the overall flavor.
  • 1 pinch Ground Cinnamon Don't go overboard.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Dough Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, and a pinch of salt until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter with 1 cup of packed light brown sugar and 1/4 cup of fancy molasses until fluffy. Add in 1 large egg and mix until well incorporated. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Forming Cups
  1. Grease a standard muffin tin with cooking spray. Scoop 3 tablespoons of the cookie dough into each muffin cup, then press it down to form a well. Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until edges look set and centers are slightly soft.
  2. Once out of the oven, gently create a well in the center of each cookie cup using the back of a spoon. Allow the pans to cool on a wire rack.
Filling Preparation
  1. While the cookie cups cool, whip 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, mix together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of eggnog, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cinnamon until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Once smooth, gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
  2. Taste filling and adjust with eggnog or sugar if desired.
Assembly
  1. Transfer the filling into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe mixture into each cooled cookie cup.
  2. Place the assembled cookie cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Serving
  1. Remove the cheesecake cookie cups from the muffin tin. Best enjoyed chilled.
  2. Consume within 2-3 days, or freeze unfilled cookie cups for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfectly softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth filling. Keep a close eye on the baking time to avoid crunchy cookie cups.

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