Mini OREO Cheesecakes

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   Heat oven to 325F.

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   Place 1 cookie in each of 24 foil- or paper-lined muffin pan cups.

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   Chop 8 of the remaining cookies; set aside.

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   Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended.

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   Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.

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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until blended.

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   Gently stir in chopped cookies.

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   Spoon into baking cups.

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   Bake 18 to 20 min.

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    or until centers are set.

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    Cool completely.

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    Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.

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    Meanwhile, cut remaining cookies in half.

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    Dip cookie halves halfway in melted chocolate.

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    Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet; top with sprinkles.

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    Let stand 15 min.

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    or until chocolate is firm.

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    Top each cheesecake with dollop of COOL WHIP and cookie half just before serving.

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