CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS

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I just knew I would have to share this recipe pinched from Pillsbury.com that arrived in my e-mail today.. these look so easy- and who would have thought to do this but bloggers Adam and Joanne Gallagher from Taste of Home. They make these with chocolate chip cookie cups and rich cheesecake filling..So get started and make...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 oz pkg. pillsbury simply refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Spray 12 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Place one cookie dough round in each muffin cup. In bottom and up sides.
  • 2. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Press end of wooden spoon handle into center of each cookie cup to deflate, if necessary. Cool completely in pan, about 20 minutes.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
  • 4. Carefully remove cookie cups from pan. Spoon cheesecake filling into center of each cup. Top with chocolate chips or other toppings. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold.
  • 5. Note: Add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice to make a lemony cheesecake filling . Instead of chips, top with fresh blueberries or sliced strawberries.

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