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:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup mini M&M’s
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1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup sour cream
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Additional mini M&M’s and mini chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
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Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in mini M&M’s and mini chocolate chips.
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Press about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form a crust.
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Bake cookie crusts for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until well combined.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
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Spoon cheesecake mixture over the cookie crusts, filling each liner almost to the top.
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Sprinkle extra mini M&M’s and chocolate chips on top.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are just set.
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Cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
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You can make the cookie dough a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.
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These are best served chilled but can be left at room temperature for a few hours.
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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