Orange Cream Cookie Cups

Orange Cream Cookie Cups
105 min.
24
124kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Orange Cream Cookie Cups, a perfect dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and the zesty brightness of orange. With a preparation time of just 105 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of these treats for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a birthday party, or simply a cozy night in.

Each cookie cup features a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust that cradles a luscious cream cheese filling, enhanced with fresh orange juice and grated orange peel. The addition of flaked coconut adds a delightful texture and a hint of tropical flair, making these cookie cups a unique twist on traditional desserts. With only 124 calories per serving, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt!

These Orange Cream Cookie Cups are not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile. You can dress them up with citrus peel cutouts for an elegant presentation or keep them simple for a casual treat. The recipe yields 24 servings, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with these scrumptious, citrus-infused delights that are sure to brighten up any dessert table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  •  egg yolk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • teaspoons orange juice 
  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes flaked
  • serving lime zest 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, the milk, vanilla and salt with spoon. Stir in 1 1/3 cups flour.
  2. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up side of small muffin cup, 1 3/4x1 inch, ungreased or lined with paper baking cups.
  3. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, the egg yolk, orange peel and orange juice. Spoon slightly less than 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup.
  4. Sprinkle with coconut.
  5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is light brown around edges and filling is set. Cool slightly; loosen from cups with tip of knife.
  6. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top with citrus peel just before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein5.35%
Fat57.07%
Carbs37.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.3
Glycemic Load
7.95
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.1391304491655%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.3kcal
6.22%
Fat:7.98g
12.28%
Saturated Fat:3.32g
20.78%
Carbohydrates:11.83g
3.94%
Net Carbohydrates:11.46g
4.17%
Sugar:5.44g
6.05%
Cholesterol:17.87mg
5.96%
Sodium:100.11mg
4.35%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Protein:1.68g
3.37%
Vitamin A:311.29IU
6.23%
Selenium:4.13µg
5.91%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.53%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.18%
Folate:16.69µg
4.17%
Manganese:0.08mg
4%
Phosphorus:26.47mg
2.65%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.43%
Iron:0.43mg
2.39%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.71%
Calcium:15.48mg
1.55%
Fiber:0.36g
1.46%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.3%
Copper:0.02mg
1.07%