A delectable dessert for sweetie on Valentine's Day

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Family Features - If you're going above and beyond a stuffed animal and boxed chocolates this Valentine's Day, try these Cheesecake Cookie Cups for a special homemade dessert. Made with love, it's a perfect combination of sweet and creamy. Visit Culinary.net for more sweet treats to share with loved ones.


Cheesecake Cookie Cups
Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Yield: 12 cups What you will need:

2 packages (16 ounces each) chocolate chip cookie dough

Whipping Cream:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar

Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream
crumbled cookies, for topping (optional)
sprinkles, for topping (optional)

Heat oven to 350 F.

In muffin tin, press three pieces of cookie dough into each muffin hole. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then use shot glass and press into each hole. Let cool another 5 minutes and place on rack to cool completely.

With hand mixer, mix heavy cream and sugar until it thickens then add cream cheese and powdered sugar; cream together. Spoon into cool cookie cups.

If desired, use piping bag and pipe pretty edge around cup. Top with crumbled cookies or sprinkles, if desired.

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Family Features - Mornings for many families involve hurried breakfasts and mad dashes out the door. These Egg Tot Muffins can help take that grab-and-go breakfast to the next level. High in protein and flavor, they are a good way to get rid of early morning brain fog. Plus, you can make them ahead of time so all you have to do is pop them in the microwave and enjoy on the go. Find more morning meal inspiration at Culinary.net.

Egg Tot Muffins
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 12
  •             Butter
  • 36        thawed tater tots
  • 10        eggs
  • 1/2       cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2       cup shredded cheese
  • 2          teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2          teaspoons onion powder
  • 1          package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Grease muffin tin with butter. Place three tots in each muffin hole and smash down.
  3. In bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and bacon pieces. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fill each muffin hole completely with mixture.
  4. Place cookie sheet under muffin tin to contain messes and bake 20-25 minutes.


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