CHEESECAKE COOKIE DOUGH BARS

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Yield: 15 bars

These heavenly treats will surely bring a smile to your face today! Try it out and I promise you that they won’t disappoint. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

CRUST:

• 1 – 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoon sugar

FILLING:

• 1 – 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

COOKIE DOUGH:

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips, ( i used milk chocolate )
• pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3: Apply cooking spray in a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it hard on the bottom.

Step 5: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes or until done.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 7: In a small mixing bowl, add 1/3 cup of sugar and cream cheese. Stir until well mixed.

Step 8: Add in the vanilla and egg. Beat until well combined.

Step 9: Place the mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.

Step 10: In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 11: Add salt and 3/4 cup of flour. Whisk until it becomes a dough.

Step 12: Fold in chocolate chips and stir until well blended.

Step 13: Form small balls out of the cookie dough.

Step 14: Sprinkle broken nuggets of dough on top of the cheesecake layer.

Step 15: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top of the cookie dough turns brown.

Step 16: Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature.

Step 17: Cut into small squares and place them in an airtight container.

Step 18: Serve and enjoy!