MINI CHERRY CHEESECAKE COOKIE CUPS

Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups - All the flavor of cherry cheesecake, served in mini sugar cookie cups! They're super easy to make and are perfect for serving a crowd!!

INGREDIENTS

DOUGH

• 6 tbsp butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

FILLING

• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 3 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
• 10.5 oz Cherry pie filling (about half of a 21 oz can)

INSTRUCTIONS

DOUGH

1. Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl till creamy. Add egg, almond extract, and vanilla. Beat well.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture and stir till well combined.
3. Roll into 1" balls and place in well greased mini muffin pans. Make an indentation in the dough with your thumb or the back of a teaspoon.
4. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes, or till lightly browned on the edges. Use a spoon to press the dough down in the middle, forming a cup. Remove to cooling racks and cool completely.

FILLING

1. Beat whipping cream till stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese till smooth. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Add whipped cream, and beat till well combined.
3. Fill cups with filling. I piped it in, but you can just spoon it in if you prefer.
4. Top with cherry pie filling. Serve immediately.

Recipes by lilluna.com