Miniature Oreo Cheesecakes

18 Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate mini-morsels
Canned whipped cream (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place paper liners in 18 muffin cups, placing 1 Oreo in the bottom of each.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in mini-morsels. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Top with a little whipped cream, if desired.