The incredible flavors of chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake come together perfectly in these chocolate chip cheesecake bars.
INGREDIENTS
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) butter, softened
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
12 ounces (2 cups) of semi-sweet chocolate chips
CHEESECAKE FILLING
2 packages (16 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl combine granulated and brown sugar, 2 sticks of butter and whisk until incorporated.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla and egg and mix until combined.
Close flour, baking soda and salt and add to wet ingredients. Stir the chocolate chips by hand.
FILLING OF THE CHEESECAKE
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth.
ASSEMBLY
In the prepared pan, break half of the cookie dough. With floured fingers, press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough. Crumble and sprinkle the remaining half of the dough over the cream cheese mixture.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until cooled.