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Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups with Cheesecake Filling

Irresistibly Gooey Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups with Cheesecake Filling

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cheesecake Filling, Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups, dessert, Festive Treats, Holiday Cookies
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Calories: 250kcal
Delightful Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Cups with creamy cheesecake filling perfect for the holiday season.
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Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Tins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping Bag

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder (Regular)
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder (Black) Adds richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture.
  • 1 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with whipped Greek yogurt.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Essential for flavor.

For Garnishing

  • 2 tablespoons Candy Canes Chopped for topping.

Instructions

Steps to Make Cookie Cups

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray two cupcake tins with cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powders, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Use a scoop to fill each cupcake tin with dough and bake for 10-13 minutes.
  • While warm, press down in the center of each cookie to create a well for filling.
  • Allow cookie cups to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  • Spoon the cheesecake filling into a piping bag and pipe into each cooled cookie well.
  • Chill cookie cups in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with chopped candy canes.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the tops of the cookie cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg