Description
Mini Monster Cookie Cheesecakes are a fun and colorful dessert that combines the flavors of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M candies with a rich, creamy cheesecake base in a bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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- 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini M&M candies
- Additional mini M&Ms and chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Place one chocolate sandwich cookie in the bottom of each muffin liner to serve as the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie bases in the muffin cups.
- Top each with additional M&Ms and chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until centers are set. Cool completely in the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- You can freeze extras in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg