CRANBERRY-PEAR COOKIE CUPS

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I bake cream cheese cookie dough in miniature muffin tins to form little cups that hold a ginger-spiced fruit filling. They're fun for winter potlucks and are just the right size. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup grated peeled fresh pears
1 large egg
2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour, oats and ginger. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Shape dough into 24 balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups. , Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Andrew DeMarco
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I made these cookie cups for my family and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the cranberry and pear filling was sweet and tart. The cups were also really easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these aga


Megale Rose
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These cookie cups were delicious! The cranberry and pear flavors were a perfect combination, and the almond flavor added a nice touch. The cups were also really easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these again for my nex


Johannah Lenkokile
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberries, but I decided to give these cookie cups a try and I'm so glad I did! The cranberries were perfectly tart and complemented the sweet pears and almonds. The cups were also really easy to make and turned out beautif


Mikya Moss
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These cookie cups were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the festive appearance. They were also really easy to make, which was a bonus. I'll definitely be making these again for future parties.


shakil mia488
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I made these cookie cups for my family and they loved them! The cookies were soft and chewy, and the cranberry and pear filling was sweet and tart. The cups were also really easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these aga


Aisha Killebrew
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These cookie cups were delicious! The cranberry and pear flavors were a perfect combination, and the almond flavor added a nice touch. The cups were also really easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these again for my nex


Ajuwon Faruq
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberries, but I decided to give these cookie cups a try and I'm so glad I did! The cranberries were perfectly tart and complemented the sweet pears and almonds. The cups were also really easy to make and turned out beautif


PinkWolfJ
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These cookie cups were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the dough. The cookies turned out great and we all enjoyed eating them. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kilunda Baunli
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I made these cookie cups for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the festive appearance. They were also really easy to make, which was a bonus. I'll definitely be making these again for future pa


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These Cranberry Pear Cookie Cups were a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet pears was perfect, and the almond flavor added a nice touch. The cups were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making thes


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