Cheesecake stuffed chocolate chip cookie bars
 
 
Ingredients
For the cookie layer
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
For the cheesecake layer
  • 1 (8oz) package cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
For the cookie layer
  1. Cream the butter and sugars. Add the vanilla and egg and mix until combined.
  2. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chips.
For the cheesecake layer
  1. Combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the vanilla and egg and mix until combined.
To assemble
  1. Press half the cookie batter in an 8 inch baking dish.
  2. Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over top.
  3. Gather the remaining cookie batter and roll or pat out small pieces and place gently on top of the cheesecake layer.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  5. Cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Recipe by Friday is Cake Night at https://www.fridaycakenight.com/2014/07/cheesecake-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/