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Mini Monster Cookie Cheesecakes

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Monster Cookie Cheesecakes are the ultimate mashup dessert! Creamy cheesecake is baked on a soft cookie crust loaded with mini M&Ms, oats, and chocolate chips—just like a classic monster cookie. They’re fun, colorful, and perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet treat at home.


Ingredients

For the Cookie Crust:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup mini M&M’s

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • Additional mini M&M’s and mini chocolate chips, for topping


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Mix in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.

  4. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in mini M&M’s and mini chocolate chips.

  5. Press about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form a crust.

  6. Bake cookie crusts for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.

  7. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until well combined.

  8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.

  9. Spoon cheesecake mixture over the cookie crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.

  10. Sprinkle extra mini M&M’s and chocolate chips on top.

  11. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are just set.

  12. Cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.


Notes

  • You can make the cookie dough a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.

  • These are best served chilled but can be left at room temperature for a few hours.

  • Feel free to switch up the toppings with chopped nuts or sprinkles!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg