29 Mini Muffin Tin Dessert Recipes

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29 Mini Muffin Tin Dessert Recipes1/29 Black Bottom Brandy Bites 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I place chocolate in the bottom of each pastry cup. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 244 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 2/29 Caramel Apple Cheesecake 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. —Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 446 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 3/29 Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day

55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe based on our family’s love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 4/29 Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake the cookies in muffin cups, fill with ganache, and

get the best of both worlds!

get the best of both worlds! —Adela Srinivasan, Parker, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 111 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/29 Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.—Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1

tart: 171 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/29 Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. —Jen Shepherd, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 mini cupcake (calculated without colored sugar): 96 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 15g

carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/29 Cream Cheese Cookie Cups 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need a quick dessert? Try these yummy cookie bites. For a pretty look, use an icing bag to pipe the filling into the cups, then top each with mini M&M’s. —Rachel Blackston, Mauk, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie cup: 193 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/29 Peanut Butter Cookie Cups 30 Reviews Test

They’re quick and easy to make and always a hit

Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Cookie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake sale without some of these tempting peanut butter treats. They’re quick and easy to make and always a hit. —Kristi Tackett, Banner, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie cup: 119 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 9/29 Almond Tea Cakes 3 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I have time—usually in the winter—I love to bake. I make these tea cakes every Christmas, double the recipe and freeze half for later. —Janet Fennema Ringelberg, Troy, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 119 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/29 Mini Cheesecake 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jam-Topped Mini Cheesecakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: Presto!

the Recipe Creator: Presto! We turned cheesecake into irresistible bite-sized snacks with these cute little treats. Feel free to use your favorite flavor of jam. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 mini cheesecake: 198 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 11/29 Turtle Cookie Cups 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a twist, use white chocolate chips in the cups and drizzle with white chocolate. — Heather King,

I just had to embellish it

Frostburg, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 145 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 12/29 Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family crave these tarts. —Nancy Bruce, Big Timber, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 tart: 113 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g

protein. 13/29 Peanut Caramel Brownie Bites 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Caramel Brownie Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These three-layered brownies are simply irresistible and my family’s absolute favorite. —Ella Agans, Birch Tree, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 212 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 14/29 Pecan Pie Muffins 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total

15/29 Fudge Puddles 33 Reviews

Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While these are delicious year-round, you could easily turn them into an edible Christmas gift. They look festive on a decorative tray wrapped in red or green cellophane or tucked into a giveaway cookie plate. And don’t forget to include the recipe so your recipient can enjoy this treat over and over again! —Pat Schrand, Enterprise, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 mini muffin: 102 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/29 Fudge Puddles 33 Reviews

16/29 Citrus Mini Cakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fudge Puddles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was inspired to make these cookies last year when we stopped for a snack while Christmas shopping. I changed a few things when I got home, and my Fudge Puddles became a favorite with my husband’s family. —Kimarie Maassen, Avoca, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 248 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/29 Citrus Mini Cakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen

“With their appealing look, they really dress up a party table,” she notes

Approved Citrus Mini Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These moist, bite-size muffins from Linda Terrell of Palatka, Florida are melt-in-your-mouth good. “With their appealing look, they really dress up a party table,” she notes. The recipe makes a big batch, so there’s plenty to please a crowd. Nutrition Facts: 2 mini cakes: 131 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 17/29 Chocolate-Mint Cookie Cups 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Mint

Cookie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When chocolate and mint get together with a hint of peppermint, mmm…magic happens. If you don’t have mini muffin pans to make these cookies, use disposable foil baking cups.—Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 115 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 18/29 Cherry Chip Muffins 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to

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