Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups are a delightful holiday treat that combines the flavors of eggnog, cheesecake, and cookies into one delicious bite-sized dessert. These festive treats are perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a sweet indulgence during the holiday season. Here's a recipe to help you create these scrumptious Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups:
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Cups:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Eggnog Cheesecake Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup eggnog
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Ground cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Roll the cookie dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place each ball into a mini muffin cup and press down slightly to form a cup shape.
6. Bake the cookie cups in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. While the cookie cups are cooling, prepare the eggnog cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar, eggnog, vanilla extract, and nutmeg, and beat until well combined and smooth.
8. Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, spoon or pipe the eggnog cheesecake filling into each cookie cup, filling them to the top.
9. If desired, garnish the tops of the filled cookie cups with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
10. Refrigerate the Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
These Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups are a delightful holiday treat that will impress your family and friends. The creamy eggnog cheesecake filling nestled in a delicious cookie cup creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy these festive treats as a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table or as a special homemade gift for your loved ones.
