Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

 

I've been wanting to post this recipe for a while now but I never seem to be able to get any photos of the finished product. It's usually eaten up before I get the chance! This is a fairly simple bar to put together, even though there are three layers to it. Totally worth the few dishes you will have to clean up, IMO. 

You can cheat a bit and use a roll of Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough for the top layer if you don't want to make your own. 

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bar

Ingredients

Bottom Layer

1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

Cheesecake Layer

2 - 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup sour cream

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

Cookie Dough Layer

1/2 cup butter, softened (can use margarine)

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 egg

2 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cup flour

pinch salt

1 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9 X 13 pan with parchment paper, set aside. 

Bottom layer - Mix together graham crackers, butter, and brown sugar. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 5 - 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside. 

Cheesecake layer - beat cream cheese until smooth, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in sugar, sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Spread over crumb layer in pan. 

Cookie dough layer - Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add in flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Beat until stiff dough forms. Evenly crumble the dough over the cheesecake layer. It's okay if a bit of the cheesecake shows through in places. 

Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes, rotate pan, then bake another 10 - 15 minutes, until top is lightly golden brown and bar appears set. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before attempting to cut. You can also let it chill in the fridge before cutting. 

This bar has so many flavors and textures that combine in the most amazing way. The buttery, caramelly crust, the smooth cream cheese middle, and the chocolatey cookie top are an unbeatable combo. 

Store them in the fridge after they have cooled. They also freeze very well if you want to make them ahead of time. They might look like a simple square but they are SO FLIPPIN' GOOD!!. 

After school snack or fancy dessert after dinner? 

This can be both, and so much more! 

Treat Your Pet With These Useful Tools and Toys

 

We've compiled a little list of some of our favourite Amazon finds for pets. 

Whether you have dogs, cats, fish, or something else entirely, we hope you find something on this list useful! 

We are members of the Amazon affiliate program and, as such, if you make a purchase using one of the links posted on our blog, we make a small commission. Thank you for your support!

Our first pick is a bit pricey but what an amazing enclosure. 

Above is a 19.9 X 19.7 X 8.9 outdoor kennel. A huge outdoor space for your puppy to run in (or to keep your cats from going to far! LINK HERE 

These are one of the handiest things EVER! We keep one in the car for cleaning up all the hair from my partner's dogs. They work like a charm and they are under $20.00 

Pet Hair Removal Glove - LINK HERE 

 

This compact pet grooming kit is a great deal. It doesn't take up too much room and it is very effective at helping pets stay well groomed. 

Pet Grooming Kit - LINK HERE 

These are the cutest accessories to help decorate your lizard or snake's tank. 

Tank accessories - LINK HERE 

Speaking of tank decorations....

How about these fun and funky fish tank accessories? I'm in love with the colors!

4 piece fish tank decorations - LINK HERE 

Automatic pet food dispensers are super handy when you are away from home, working or travelling for a day. These ones are super stylish too! (Small through large sizes available)

Auto Feeder - LINK HERE 

My partner has one of these in his vehicle, and it has kept his trunk space carpet free from all things puppy-related. It also helps keep things clean if you throw your tools and things in the trunk. A great tool for keeping your vehicle clean from pets and other things!

Cargo Liner - LINK HERE

If you are a cat owner, then you know how much cats LOVE climbing. What I love about this cat condo is that it also houses the litter box so it is hidden! 

Cat Tree with Hidden Litter Box Enclosure - LINK HERE 

I could make this list 100 items long - there are so many fun (and useful) things out there for pets. What is something you use all the time that made caring for your pet easier? We'd love to add it to our list! 

We are members of the Amazon affiliate program and, as such, if you make a purchase using one of the links posted on our blog, we make a small commission. Thank you for your support!