Calypso Cups

 

Calypso Cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 egg

Frosting:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
• Finely chopped walnuts and/or additional flaked coconut, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
• Roll into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into cups.
• Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks. 

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