Description
Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups are a festive delight that perfectly blend the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of eggnog, all encased in a tender cookie cup. These bite-sized treats are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire, offering a taste of nostalgia with every delicious bite. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation method, you can impress your guests or indulge yourself with these charming desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup eggnog
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and egg; mix until smooth.
- Scoop dough into a greased muffin tin and press down to form cups.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in eggnog, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into each cookie cup.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg