Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Cookies

**Recipe from Picky Palate **

* 2 c. chopped Snickers Bars

* 2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs

* 2 Tbl. sugar

* 5 Tbl. melted butter

* 2 (8 oz. ea.) packages softened cream cheese

* 1 c. sugar

* 2 eggs

* 1 Tbl. vanilla

* 3 Tbl. caramel sauce

Heat oven to 350. Place chopped Snickers Bars into a bowl, set aside for now. Place graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter into a mixing bowl to combine. Spoon a couple spoonfuls of crumbs into each muffin top pan and press down and up the sides. Bake for 5-6 min. or just until browned. Remove from oven.

In a stand or electric mixer, beat cream cheese & sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in eggs and vanilla until well combined, scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in caramel sauce until well combined. Pour about 1/4 c. of cheesecake mixture over each baked crust then top evenly with chopped Snickers. Bake for 23-26 min. or until cheesecake edges are just starting to brown and centers are nearly set. Remove and let cool completely. While still warm, loosen all edges with a plastic knife to make for easier removal from pan. Refrigerate once cooled then top with caramel sauce and whipped cream to serve!