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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars combine a rich, creamy cheesecake layer with a classic chocolate chip cookie base, creating a delicious and irresistible dessert bar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fluffy.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Add 2/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  9. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough layer in the pan.
  10. Drop the remaining cookie dough by spoonfuls over the cream cheese layer and gently spread to cover as much as possible.
  11. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheesecake layer is set.
  12. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to maintain clean edges. You can add nuts or swirl caramel for extra flavor variations.

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