Show Your Love with a Special Sweet Dessert

Show Your Love with a Special Sweet Dessert

(Family Features) Going above and beyond for your loved ones, whether it's a special occasion or a regular night at home, can show just how much you care. Homemade desserts like these Cheesecake Cookie Cups offer a perfect way to make a delicious treat with love. Find more dessert ideas at Culinary.net.

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Cheesecake Cookie Cups
Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Yield: 12 cups

• 2          packages (16 ounces each) chocolate chip cookie dough

Whipping Cream:

• 1          cup heavy cream
• 2          tablespoons sugar

Filling:

• 8          ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2       cup powdered sugar
• 1          cup whipping cream
• crumbled cookies, for topping (optional)
• sprinkles, for topping (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In muffin tin, press three pieces of cookie dough into each muffin hole. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then use shot glass and press into each hole. Let cool another 5 minutes and place on rack to cool completely.
3. With hand mixer, mix heavy cream and sugar until it thickens then add cream cheese and powdered sugar; cream together. Spoon into cool cookie cups.
4. If desired, use piping bag and pipe pretty edge around cup. Top with crumbled cookies or sprinkles, if desired.