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Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups

Serve up my Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups. A quick and easy bite-size dessert that packs a ton of flavor in every bite. These Cheesecake Cookie Cups start with refrigerator cookie dough that is dressed up. 

I’ve been eyeing Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough for a couple of months. I always saw it there when I was picking up their pizza dough for my truckload of pizza recipes I’ve been working on. I’d purchased the cookie dough before, but just made cookies with it. That’s all good, but not that exciting. Then I thought what about cookie cups? I have muffin tins already and all I would need is something to fill them with. Trust me, it’s not hard to think of recipe ideas. I’ve got a ton written down now. I just need to find the time to do it!

Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups - Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.


I love how these Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups turned out. Like their name, they are ooey, gooey and messy to eat! It’s all good though. Have some paper towel or napkins nearby and dig in.

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Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups - Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.

I used Pillsbury Milk Chocolate refrigerated cookie dough for the cup. There is a little extra bit of prep to get them into the right shape, but it’s not hard to do at all. You need to periodically remove them from the oven and deflate the center with a spoon. This step will allow them to take the nice cup-like shape.

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    If you prefer you can opt to make a homemade sugar cookie dough or even chocolate chip. I think either would work great at giving you the cookie cup you would like. 

    The filling is an entire package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature, icing sugar and Nutella. Icing sugar is also known as powdered sugar. I learned that a few years ago when some American friends asked me what the heck is icing sugar.

    Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups - Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.

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    Do You Have to Pipe the Filling 

    I bought a Wilton Cupcake Decorating Kit with disposable bags and decorating tips. It’s easy to pipe in the filling and make it look pretty. If you don’t have a decorating tip or pouch, you can spoon it in the cookie cup. It is totally up to you on how you decide you want to decorate. 

    I wanted a little something more in terms of presentation, so I went with piping, but if you don’t have the supplies or are not the best, spoon it in. 

    To finish it off, I drizzled caramel and chocolate sauce all over the place. They are bite-sized, but pack a sweet punch! 

    Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups - Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.

    You will want to store cookie cups in the fridge. The cheesecake filling can’t be left out on the counter or it will melt and go bad. So place in an airtight container and store in the fridge. 

    These cups will last 4-5 days in the fridge. 

    Start by prepping your cookie dough and pressing it into the muffin tin. Make sure to leave a hollow area in the center, I share the full directions below on how to do this. Bake your cookies, and every now and again deflate the center, so you keep that hollow are where the cheesecake filling goes. 

    Once the cookies are done place on a cooling rack to allow the to finish cooking. Then you can prep your cheesecake filling. Add your ingredients into a bowl and whip it up, and then pipe or spoon the filling into the center of the cooled cups. Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Right before you serve drizzle with chocolate and caramel and then enjoy.

    Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups - Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.

    You can really get creative with other toppings you might want to add to these cookie cups. Have fun and enjoy, they are absolutely delicious. 

    I haven’t frozen these, they get eaten way to fast! But, I think you should be okay to freeze them. Just allow them to be cooled down and then transfer to a freezer-friendly container. Store for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before you plan to eat them! 

    Yes, you can absolutely double or even triple this recipe. Just cook in batches in the oven, and prep as you go! I have made extra of these for parties and they are always SO popular! 

    Change up from the classic cookie and give this recipe a try, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how crazy good these cheesecake stuffed cookie cups are. 

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    Have you ever made a cookie cup?

    Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups - Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 18
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 17 minutes
    Total Time 32 minutes
    Bite-sized desserts! Take your basic store-bought cookie dough and turn it into amazing cups of gooey cheesecake filling covered in caramel and chocolate sauces for a delicious mess.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 package refrigerated cookie mix
    • 1 package cream cheese 8oz/250g package, room temperature
    • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
    • 2 tbsp hazelnut chocolate spread
    • caramel topping as desired
    • chocolate topping as desired

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven according to directions on cookie package
    • Slice the prepared cookie mix and press each slice into a greased mini muffin tin to form a cup. Bake for about 7 minutes.
    • Remove tray from oven when cups are rising. Take a small spoon and deflate the centers of the cups while leaving the sides of the cookie cup untouched. Put back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
    • Again, remove from oven and with a small spoon, deflate the centers of the cups while leaving the sides of the cookie cup untouched.
    • Place back in the oven again and finish baking until the cookie cups are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
    • In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, icing sugar and hazelnut spread together until light and fluffy.
    • Place cream cheese mixture into a piping back and pipe the mixture into the cooled cookie cups with a decorative tip.
    • Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When ready to serve, drizzle caramel and chocolate topping over the cookie cups.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 29mg | Sugar: 5g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups

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    8 Comments

    1. Judy Cowan says:

      These look really yummy! Will have to try this recipe out, thanks for sharing!

    2. I’ve never made cookie cups, but these look absolutely delicious! Another pin!

    3. These look so decadent, and it makes me want one right now!

    4. Holy moly! This looks soooo decadent and delicious! 😀 (visiting via Tutorials & Tips Link Party)

    5. Good Afternoon Stacie, I was visiting Munching Mondays and discovered your gorgeous photograph of your gooey cheesecake cookies…. my word they look fabulous. I have never bought cookie dough before, so I will have to see if it is available here in England. I do hope so as I am smitten…. yes it would be fair to say I am in love with your cookies…. I have such a sweet tooth, so I just know they will be perfect.
      Best Wishes
      Daphne

    6. Your Gooey Cheesecake Cookie Cups look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

    7. Congratulations!
      Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

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