Description

Cheesecake Cookie Cups are a delightful, bite-sized dessert featuring a chocolate chip cookie base shaped into mini cups and filled with a smooth, creamy cheesecake mixture. Topped with colorful sprinkles, these treats are perfect for parties, dessert tables, or a sweet snack. They combine the chewy texture of baked cookie dough with the rich, tangy flavor of cheesecake for an irresistible combination.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookie Cups

1 tube (18 oz.) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

For the Cheesecake Filling

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2½ cups confectioners’ sugar

Toppings

Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Dough: Roll about one tablespoon of the chocolate chip cookie dough in your hands to form a ball. Add each dough ball to an ungreased mini muffin pan, continuing until all dough is used up. Press the dough balls into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup to create a cup shape.
Bake the Cookie Cups: Bake the cookie cups at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned. This bakes the cookie dough while shaping the cups for the filling.
Shape the Cups: Immediately after removing the mini muffin pan from the oven, use the end of a wooden spoon handle to press and reshape the center of each cookie cup to emphasize the cup form. Allow the cups to cool and set for about five minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: While the cookie cups are cooling, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Fill the Cookie Cups: Transfer the cheesecake filling into a piping bag (or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped, or alternatively use a spoon), and pipe the filling into each cooled cookie cup evenly.
Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the cheesecake filling for a festive and decorative touch.
Chill and Serve: Store the assembled cheesecake cookie cups in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep the filling firm and fresh.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese and butter for the smoothest filling texture.
Make sure to cool the cookie cups completely before filling to prevent the cheesecake mixture from melting.
You can substitute sprinkles with mini chocolate chips or crushed nuts for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For an even quicker assembly, you may bake the cookie cups in advance and chill before filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesecake cookie cups, chocolate chip cookie dough dessert, mini cheesecake cups, easy party desserts, no-bake cheesecake filling