Mini Snickers Caramel Cheesecakes

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Mini Snickers Caramel Cheesecakes

original recipe: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/06/mini-snickers-caramel-cheesecakes.html

Ingredients:

• 2 c. chopped Snickers Bars
• 2 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 2 Tbl. granulated sugar
• 5 Tbl. melted butter
• 2 8oz packages softened cream cheese
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbl. pure vanilla
• 3 Tbl. caramel sauce

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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 section of the muffin pan and press down and up the sides. Bake for 5-6 minutes or just until browned. Remove from oven.

In a stand or electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and 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 minutes 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!

12 individual cheesecakes