Make the Chocolate Cookie Layer:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together.
3. Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the batter into each cupcake liner.
7. Bake in the oven for about 5 – 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. Bring oven temp down to 325 degrees.
2. Using a standing mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla, cocoa powder and salt until combined.
4. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time until combined.
5. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the cheesecake batter into the cupcake liners.
6. Bake in the oven for 17-21 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown color and the center is set. Allow to cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

1. Pour chocolate chips into a heat safe bowl.
2. Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a slow simmer.
3. Pour heavy whipping cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
4. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of ganache onto the top of the cold cheesecakes.
5. Place a Whopper candy in the center of the cheesecake.
6. Enjoy!