Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

I am sitting here trying to figure out what to tell you today.  I am struggling.  I could talk about the weather.  It was in the 60's here today.  Kind of windy and overcast.  I could tell you about my day.  I went running today.  Ran for 5 miles, it was a tough 5 miles too.  Not sure why though?  I went at a different time than normal, but not that far off.  I usually go at 8:30 after I get my son on the bus.  Well on Tuesdays I volunteer in his classroom at 9:00, so I go after I am done with that.  I got hungry during my run, even though I ate breakfast.  I NEVER get hungry during a run.  Even when I ran my 1/2 marathon, I didn't get hungry.  I do the Gu and Power Blocks for the energy, not because I am actually hungry.  I also ran kind of fast today.  I kept trying to make myself slow down, but it just wasn't working.  Or maybe it was because I was by myself.  I usually do my "longer" runs with a friend.  Our schedules aren't working this week so I was on my own today.  I baked this afternoon too.  Not these little treats but something cinnamon!  It is my husbands last week of work.  Our wonderful friends had a going away party for us on Saturday.  While at the party one of my husbands coworkers suggested that I should send it one last batch of treats.  How could I not oblige!

Ok, so that is enough of nothing.  Why don't I just get to the treats.  I made these for a party we went to a couple weeks ago.  I am not a big fan of cheesecake (stems from my hatred for cream cheese), but when it is flavored I like it.  I figured my love of Oreo's would work for flavoring.  These were creamy and delicious!  My first ever attempt at cheesecake!

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
Recipe adapted from Kraft Foods
Printable Recipe 

1 package Oreo's

3  8 oz pkg. Cream Cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup Sour Cream

1 tsp. vanilla

3   eggs

Heat oven to 325°F.

Put 1 cookie in 24 prepared muffin cups. Chop 8 of the remaining cookies; set aside. 

Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until blended. Gently stir in chopped cookies. Scoop into baking cups. 

Bake for 18 to 20 min. or until centers are set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.  Topped with Whipped Cream, and 1/2 an Oreo to serve.