Cookies and Cream Dessert Cups

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
• ¼ cup butter (melted)
• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
• 28 mini chocolate sandwich cookies

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 In a small bowl, combine 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs and melted butter.
2. 2 Portion the crumbs into 28 2-ounce plastic cups using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of the cup.
3. 3 In another mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and granulated sugar. Cream together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until combined and smooth.
4. 4 Add in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5 Fold in ½ cup chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs.
6. 6 Fill a piping bag with the cookies and cream mixture. Pipe the mixture into the cups until about 3/4 full.
7. 7 Top each dessert cup with a mini chocolate sandwich cookie or additional cookie crumbs.
8. 8 Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.