Dark Chocolate and Peppermint Cheesecake cookie cups

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   preheat oven 325

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   paperline 24 muffin cups.

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   Cut each square of dough in half.

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   Place one half of dough in each muffin cup

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   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie has spread to edge of cup

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   Beat cream cheese , condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in med bowl until smooth.

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   Set aside.

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   Place peppermint candies in heavy duty plastic bag.

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   Then place bag between towel layers.

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    Crush candies using rolling pin or heavy object to about 1/4 size.

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    You should have a lttle over 1/2cup.

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    While holding strainer over batter, pour crushed candy into strainer.

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    Shake to release all small candy pieces into batter , stir.

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    Reserve larger candy pieces.

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    Spoon about 3 tblsp cream cheese mixture over each cookie in cup.Top each with spinkle of reserved candie pieces.

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    Bake for additional 15 to 18 minutes or until set.

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    Remove from oven to wire rack.

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    While still warm top cheesecakes with additional 1/2 measureing tsp of candy pieces.Cool completely.

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    Refrigerate for 1 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.