Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, crush the vanilla wafers until they resemble fine crumbs.
Step 4: Press about 1 tablespoon of the wafer crumbs into the bottom of each cookie spot on your baking sheet.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the sugar.
Step 6: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture; beat until smooth.
Step 7: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake filling onto each cookie base.
Step 8: Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the filling is set.
Step 9: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Top each cookie with a dollop of cherry pie filling.
