Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Orange cream cheese cookie cups



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Orange Cream Cheese Cookie Cups

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Servings | 24
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 25 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate

cakes | Similar to miniature cheesecakes - with a fraction of the calories and fat! For a tarter version, substitute fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for the orange ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz light cream cheese, divided
  • 3 tbsp fat-free skim milk
  • 2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine
  • 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup(s) sugar
  • 1 large egg(s)
  • 1 tbsp orange juice, fresh


recipes
Orange Cream Cheese Cookie Cups

/images/1033/dynamic/foodandrecipes/2001/03/31/31_orangecreamcheesecup_lg.jpg_ALT POINTS® value | 1
Servings | 24
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 25 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate

cakes | Similar to miniature cheesecakes - with a fraction of the calories and fat! For a tarter version, substitute fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for the orange ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz light cream cheese, divided
  • 3 tbsp fat-free skim milk
  • 2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine
  • 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup(s) sugar
  • 1 large egg(s)
  • 1 tbsp orange juice, fresh
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat two 12-cup miniature muffin pans with cooking spray; set aside.

  • To prepare cookie dough, in a large mixing bowl combine 2 ounces cream cheese, milk and margarine. Beat on low speed until blended.

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 tablespoon sugar. Beat flour mixture into cream cheese mixture on low speed until blended.

  • Transfer cookie dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4 times. Divide dough into 24 equal portions and press each portion into bottom and up sides of prepared muffin pans; set aside.

  • To prepare filling, in a food processor or large bowl combine remaining 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, egg, orange juice, zest and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

  • Spoon 2 teaspoons filling into prepared cookie cups. Bake until filling is set and edges are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Yields one cookie cup per serving.