Sweet Delight: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

Introduction

If you’re a fan of both chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake, then you’re in for a real treat with this recipe. These chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars are the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and indulgent. They’re easy to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

To make these delicious bars, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Here’s how to make these delicious bars:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Press the cookie dough into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough in the baking dish.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

Variations

If you want to switch things up a bit, here are a few variations you can try:

• Swap out the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.
• Add some chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to the cookie dough for some extra crunch.
• Drizzle some caramel sauce over the top of the bars for an extra sweet touch.

Conclusion

These chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves sweet treats. They’re easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes. Give them a try and see how delicious they are for yourself!