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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

These Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars combine rich cheesecake with gooey chocolate chip cookie dough in a convenient, handheld form, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 40 oz Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 oz Cream cheese Soften at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Sit out until room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the cookie dough in the freezer for a few hours.
  3. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
  4. Sit one large egg out until it reaches room temperature.
  5. Line a 13x9 inch pan with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
Baking
  1. Slice half the cookie dough into 1/4 inch slices and place them in the bottom of the lined pan.
  2. Press the cookie dough into the pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  4. While the crust bakes, beat together cream cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Spread the cheesecake batter over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  6. Slice the remaining cookie dough and place the chunks on top of the cheesecake layer.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
  8. Cool, then refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Chill bars before serving for cleaner slices and enhanced flavors. Serve with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar for added elegance. These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.