GINGERBREAD COOKIE BITES

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I transformed store-bought cookie mix into mini tarts similar to gingerbread brownies. For garnish, try chopped crystalized ginger or a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. -Shenae Pulliam, Swansea, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Crystallized ginger, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cookie mix, butter, sugar, egg, flour, water and, if desired, ginger until blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in ungreased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up the sides of cups. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe into cookie cups; sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and, if desired, crystallized ginger. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

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Kemirembe Amina
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These cookie bites are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Shanu Mondol
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I highly recommend this recipe for gingerbread cookie bites. They're sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.


asher lee
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These cookie bites are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.


Atile Bhengu
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I made these cookie bites for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Collins Otieno
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These cookie bites are so delicious and festive. They're perfect for the holidays.


Innocent Ametefe
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I will definitely be making these cookie bites again.


Shohag GAming
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These cookie bites are the best gingerbread cookies I've ever had.


michail wazowsky
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I highly recommend this recipe for gingerbread cookie bites.


cameron family
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These cookie bites are a must-try for any gingerbread lover.


Josanne Ferdinand
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I'm definitely going to make these cookie bites again next year.


Jayden Koonce
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These cookie bites are a great way to add some holiday cheer to your kitchen.


Mad man
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I love the way these cookie bites look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


John Innocent
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These cookie bites are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Rana Taimoor Khan Advocate
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I made these cookie bites with my kids and we had a blast. They loved rolling out the dough and cutting out the shapes.


Krishna maya Dahal
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These cookie bites are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Augustus Ug
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookie bites were surprisingly good. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.


Nelrine Barrett
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These cookie bites are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Hamdy Hakim
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I made these cookie bites for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they disappeared quickly.


Cadnan Aadan
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These gingerbread cookie bites were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of spices and the chewy texture.