Effortless Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Graham Cracker Base
01 -
1/4 cup melted butter (unsalted)
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1 full pack graham crackers, crushed (1 1/4 cups)
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Packed brown sugar, 1/8 cup
→ Cheesecake Filling
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Softened cream cheese, 16 ounces
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1/4 cup sour cream, softened
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Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup
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1/8 cup heavy cream, room temperature
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2 eggs, large and room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Topping Layer
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3/4 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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White sugar, 1/8 cup
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1/3 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
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Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Butter, room temp (1/3 cup unsalted)
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press mixture firmly into lined pan (9x9 size). Bake for 10 minutes at 325°F.
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Whip the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and airy. Add in sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and heavy cream. Pour this over the cooled crust.
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Beat together the butter and both sugars. Mix in vanilla and egg. Add flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Lay chunks of dough evenly over the cheesecake mixture.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, stopping when the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly. Let it cool fully, then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or all night.
# Notes:
01 -
Let all dairy sit out to warm up to room temp before you start.
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For higher altitudes, toss in an extra tablespoon of flour.