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    Cheesecake Cookie Cups

    Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”Yield: 12 cups2          packages (16 ounces each) chocolate chip cookie doughWhipping Cream:1          cup heavy cream2          tablespoons sugarFilling:8          ounces cream cheese, softened1/2       cup powdered sugar1          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.Visit Culinary.net for more sweet treats to share with loved ones. More

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    Bring a Chill to Summer with Cool, Creamy Cheesecake

    By Family Features | ContributorFrench Style Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer CrustRecipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”Total time: 25 minutes, plus 3 hours refrigeration Servings: 8Crust:2          cups vanilla wafers, crushed1          stick butter, melted1/4       cup brown sugarWhipped Cream:1          cup heavy cream3          tablespoons sugar1          teaspoon vanillaCheesecake:8          ounces cream cheese, softened1          teaspoon vanilla1/2       cup powdered sugarTo make crust: Mix crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter and sugar; press into pie pan or individual pudding cups.To make whipped cream: In large bowl, using electric mixer, mix heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until thickened into whipped cream.To make cheesecake: Add softened cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar to whipped cream bowl. Using electric mixer, mix until smooth. Pour over vanilla wafer crust and chill 3 hours.Find more summer dessert ideas at Culinary.net. More