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October 9, 2013

Mini Snickerdoodle Cheesecakes (Small Batch)

Small Batch Mini Snickerdoodle Cheesecakes, which is creamy cinnamon cheesecake in cupcake form with a snickerdoodle cookie crust, will disappear very quickly at your next get-together.


Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cupcakes | www.chocolatemoosey.com

What do you do with leftover cookies?

I know, you’re probably thinking “leftover cookies?!” but last week when I posted about my Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars, my first batch didn’t turn out as planned.

I first started out with a 13×9 pan, but the pan was too big, resulting in super thin bars.

Without wanting to throw that batch away, I thought about making a cookie crust.

I’ve used Oreos and gingersnap cookies for a crust; why not snickerdoodles?

Ok so what dessert uses a crust? Cheesecake!

And that’s how these Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cupcakes were born. Individual cheesecakes to share with everyone (or to stash away extras for later).


Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cupcakes | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Just when you think I’ve made every version of cheesecake out there, I’ve never made cheesecake in cupcake form before.

It’s quite brilliant, actually.

Now that it’s October, there are plenty of friends and family gathering around food, whether it’s for tailgating parties, school activities, or even holiday parties as we head into November and December.

Cheesecake cupcakes are a great way to serve cheesecake to a large crowd without having to slice a whole cheesecake.

Want to make homemade snickerdoodle crumbs? Check out my Small Batch Snickerdoodle Cookies.


Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cupcakes | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Even if you have no intention of making these for a large crowd, they are great to make at home too.

People have told me they don’t like to make a big cheesecake because they don’t want the top to crack.

These mini cheesecakes won’t crack plus there is no water bath involved.

The hardest part is deciding how to eat one. Pick it up like a cupcake or be elegant and use a spoon.

Either way, you’re not going to be able to resist.

Small Batch Mini Snickerdoodle Cheesecakes

Small Batch Mini Snickerdoodle Cheesecakes

Yield: 6 mini cheesecakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

Small Batch Mini Snickerdoodle Cheesecakes, which is creamy cinnamon cheesecake in cupcake form with a snickerdoodle cookie crust, will disappear very quickly at your next get-together.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup snickerdoodle cookie crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar + 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon mixed together

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a muffin pan with 6 paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the crumbs and melted butter until moistened and clumpy. Press roughly 1 tablespoon into the bottom of each paper liner and bake 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg then beat in the cinnamon and vanilla.
  5. Spoon the batter into each liner and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake 22-25 minutes or until the tops are firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely at room temperature then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

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© Carla Cardello
Cuisine: American / Category: Cheesecake

 
Source: Adapted from Cooking Classy
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Filed Under: Cheesecake Tagged With: cinnamon, cream cheese, graham crackers, small batch, snickerdoodle

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Comments

  1. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I want to come to your potlucks. That is all.

    Reply
  2. Renee says

    October 9, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Pinned and saving to make for the holidays. My family will love these!

    Reply
  3. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Carla, you are a cheesecake genius. I love everything about these little cups of deliciousness. Single serving cheesecake is the best–no sharing! Pinned.

    Reply
  4. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Cannot get enough of the snickerdoodle action

    Reply
  5. Ruthy @ Omeletta says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    What a great idea, Carla! These would be perfect for a party (or a party of, um, one- like just me standing in my kitchen) I love using busted cookies for a crust, and snickerdoodles (minus the cream of tartar :) ) would be perfect.

    Reply
  6. Trish says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    I bake all the time but I’ve never made a cheesecake before. I keep saying I’m going to but always just fall back on cake or cookies. I think I’m going to have to branch out and give these a try!

    Reply
  7. Rebecca @ Dorm Room Baker says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    What an awesome idea! I love snickerdoodles and cheesecake isn’t too shabby either so putting them together sounds like the creation of an amazing dessert!

    Reply
  8. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    October 9, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Aren’t these the cutest thing ever? I can’t stop looking at them, they look gorgeous and I’m sure they taste delish too :)

    Reply
  9. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    October 10, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    These sound amazing!!!

    Reply
  10. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    October 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    It takes too much time to find a spoon and then scoop the cheesecake bit by bit into my mouth. I’m doing it the ol’ “grab several with my hands and shove directly into mouth” way. These look fabulous, Carla. Great way to use up the snickerdoodle bars.

    Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Carla,
    Brilliant use of “failed” recipe in a brand new dish!

    Reply
  12. AnnieVee says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Hey Carla
    Just happened upon your blog and I’ve printed, like, 4 recipes so far. They sound soooooo good. I can’t wait to try them.
    But, just wondering about the snickerdoodle crumbs in this recipe. Is this available at the store, or do you mean that I should make your snickerdoodles squares recipe in a larger pan like you did and them turn them into crumbs. Sorry for being so “dumb”??

    Reply
    • Carla says

      October 16, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Good question! You can make any snickerdoodle recipe you want (my bars or any cookie recipe of your choice) or if you see some cookies at the store (maybe in the bakery area or cookie aisle), you can buy them and crumble them up.

      Reply
  13. Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I love making individual little cheesecakes like this. Great idea with the snickerdoodles!

    Reply
  14. eileen says

    March 1, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    Do I leave them in the cupcake liners or take them off after an hour? Just took out of the oven, they smell great!

    Reply
    • Carla Cardello says

      March 1, 2014 at 10:33 PM

      You can serve them in the liners like regular cupcakes. If you do want to take the liners off, wait until they are completely chilled.

      Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:13 PM

    I just made these to share for the holidays. They are so good, I’m going to have to make them again since I’ve eaten too many????????‍♀️ I used a graham cracker crust since I didn’t have any snickerdoodle crumbs. Worked perfectly although I would like to try using the cookie crumbs. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      December 19, 2018 at 9:51 AM

      Love the substitute with the graham cracker crumbs, especially since I know not everyone has snickerdoodle cookies to crumble. Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
    • a.j. says

      December 10, 2020 at 10:46 PM

      to make snickerdoodle crumbs all you do is make sugar cookie dough and roll it in cinnamon sugar and bake

      Reply
      • Carla says

        December 11, 2020 at 11:02 AM

        Actually sugar cookies and snickerdoodles are not the same cookie. Similar but slight difference. With that said, I’m not sure you can tell in a cheesecake crust. If you’re making cookie dough, I do have a recipe for snickerdoodles: https://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2020/04/16/small-batch-snickerdoodles-without-cream-of-tartar/

        Reply
  16. Peggy B says

    February 15, 2020 at 11:27 AM

    When I saw the recipe said “mini” I thought it meant one bite portions. Can you make this using a mini muffin pan and just lower cook time?

    Reply
    • Carla says

      February 16, 2020 at 10:43 AM

      If you googled mini cheesecakes, a lot of them pop up for regular muffin pans so sorry for the confusion! I don’t see why not and you are correct – keep an eye on baking time.

      Reply

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