Easy Holiday Recipe: Cherry Cheese Cupcakes!

Looking for something easy and yummy to take to a holiday event, for a gathering at home, or maybe you just want some extra for yourself later? Read on!

Ingredients
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
5 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling
Mint leaves, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Spoon into foil-lined muffin cups. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream and the remaining sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spoon onto cupcakes. Return to the oven for 6-8 minutes or until set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Top with pie filling; garnish with mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 202 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.