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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Alyssa

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Savor chocolate chip cheesecake bars—rich, creamy, and topped with chocolate chips. A decadent treat perfect for any occasion!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 40 oz refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cookie dough: For easier slicing, freeze 20 oz of the cookie dough for about 20 minutes.
  3. Soften the cream cheese: Take the 16 oz of cream cheese out to soften at room temperature while the cookie dough is freezing. Also, let the 1 large egg reach room temperature.
  4. Prepare the pan: Line a 13x9" baking pan with parchment paper or use non-stick aluminum foil for easy removal.
  5. Form the crust: Slice half of the cookie dough into ¼" pieces. Press these pieces evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
  6. Bake the crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Make the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 large egg, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until smooth. If using, add 1 tsp lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
  8. Layer the filling: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  9. Add the top layer: Take the remaining cookie dough and crumble it on top of the cheesecake filling, creating a layer of cookie dough.
  10. Bake the bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.
  11. Cool and refrigerate: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before slicing and serving.