Community Magazine December 2019

SWEET Cheesecake Cookie Bites These cookies, made with cream cheese and butter, simply melt in the mouth. Cheesecake cookie bites are delectable, light, and delicious. • 1 stick butter, at room temperature • 1 egg • 1¼ cups sugar • 1¼ cups flour • ½ teaspoon baking powder • 1 tablespoon milk • Dairy chocolate, to decorate • Desired topping, to garnish 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip butter, egg, and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Add flour, baking powder, and milk, and mix until combined. Dough may be sticky. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Shape dough into 1½ inch round balls. Pat down the center and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. The cookie should still be soft when you remove it from the oven. Let cool. Transfer to freezer. 4. Melt good quality milk chocolate. Dip one side of cookies in chocolate and sprinkle with desired toppings. Return to freezer to store. Allow to come to room temp before serving. KISLEV 5780 DECEMBER 2019 61 Pro Tip: If melting 2-3 bars of milk chocolate, use an immersion blender to blend the melted warm chocolate to create an even, perfect consistency.