GINGERBREAD COOKIE BITES

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I transformed store-bought cookie mix into mini tarts similar to gingerbread brownies. For garnish, try chopped crystalized ginger or a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. -Shenae Pulliam, Swansea, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Crystallized ginger, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cookie mix, butter, sugar, egg, flour, water and, if desired, ginger until blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in ungreased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up the sides of cups. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe into cookie cups; sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and, if desired, crystallized ginger. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

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