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Delicious chocolate chip cheesecake bars on a plate, dessert delight.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Delicious cheesecake bars made with a rich chocolate cookie base and creamy cheesecake filling, topped with chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder A solid supermarket cocoa works well.
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Opt for good quality butter.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg Use fresh eggs, if possible.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Microwave to soften if necessary.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Use any chocolate chips you prefer.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add 1 egg and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Spread half of this batter into the prepared pan.
  7. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  8. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cookie batter in the pan, then dollop the remaining cookie batter on top.
  9. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
  2. Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.

Notes

These cheesecake bars can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.