"Our church Christmas party always includes these pretty cupcakes as my home-baked contribution. The holidays were the sweet inspiration for their cheery garnish of cherries. —Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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5 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling
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Mint leaves, optional