CHEESECAKE COOKIE DOUGH BARS

INGREDIENTS :

CRUST :
1 – 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
2 Tablespoons 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
A Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 160 degrees C or 325 degrees F.

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

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

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

Step 5: Place the baking pan inside the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature to cool.

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

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

Step 9: Spread the mixture over the cooled crust.

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

Step 11: Add 3/4 cup of flour and salt. Stir until the mixture becomes a dough.

Step 12: Add in the chocolate chips and stir until well mixed.

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

Step 14: Break some of the dough and sprinkle them on top of the cheesecake layer.

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

Step 16: Remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature to cool.

Step 17: Cut it into small bars.

Step 18: Serve and enjoy!

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