Oreo Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 30oreo cookies
), crushed (with the cream center
- ½ csalted sweet cream butter
melted
- 16 ozcream cheese
softened
- ⅝ cgranulated sugar
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- ½ tsppure almond extract
- 2 largeeggs
room temperature
- 16.5 ozchocolate chip cookie dough
premade tube
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch metal baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- 2
Using a small mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and the melted butter.
- 3
Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set it aside.
- 4
Using either a stand mixer or a medium-size mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese for 1 to 1½ minutes until smooth.
- 5
Add in the granulated sugar and continue mixing for 1 to 1½ minutes.
- 6
Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, and continue mixing until combined.
- 7
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
- 8
Pour the cheesecake batter on top of the Oreo base. Set it aside.
- 9
Cut the prepared cookie dough into four sections. Flatten the dough and lay it on top of the cheesecake layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow the bars to rest for 30 minutes, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
- 10
Remove from the fridge and remove from the baking dish by lifting the parchment paper. Place the bars on a large cutting board. Slice into sixteen 2¼-inch x 2¼-inch pieces.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that delivers on every front—richness, decadence, and pure, unadulterated joy? These Oreo Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars are the answer, combining all your favorite sweet elements into one unforgettable, craveable bite. Forget choosing between a cookie, a cheesecake, or a brownie; you get it all here.This clever recipe truly shines by meticulously layering beloved flavors and textures that simply belong together. You'll find the deep, chocolatey crunch of an Oreo crust perfectly complementing a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling, all crowned with a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie topping. The brilliant use of a premade tube of chocolate chip cookie dough means you achieve an impressive, multi-layered dessert with remarkable ease, cutting down on prep time without sacrificing quality or taste.Prepare your taste buds for a truly indulgent experience that hits all the right notes. Each bar offers a symphony of flavors and textures, beginning with the satisfying deep chocolate crunch from the Oreo cookie base. Above this delightful foundation, you'll discover a lush, velvety cheesecake layer—subtly sweet, wonderfully tangy, and brightened by the aromatic duo of pure vanilla and pure almond extract. Capping off this masterpiece is a golden-brown, soft, and remarkably chewy chocolate chip cookie, studded with melty chips. The resulting texture combination—creamy, chewy, and crunchy—is incredibly satisfying, making this a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's rich and deeply flavorful without being overly sweet.These decadent bars are truly spectacular as is, but they also offer opportunities for creative variations. If you prefer to emphasize a single flavor profile, you could easily swap the pure almond extract for an additional touch of pure vanilla extract in the cheesecake filling. For a playful twist on the base, consider experimenting with different flavored Oreo cookies, such as mint or peanut butter, to introduce new dimensions to the classic chocolate crust.These luxurious Oreo Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars are the ideal dessert for any gathering, from casual potlucks to elegant dinner parties, where you want to serve something truly special with minimal last-minute fuss. Present them beautifully on a platter, perhaps with a dusting of powdered sugar, and serve alongside a strong cup of coffee or a scoop of premium vanilla bean ice cream to perfectly balance their inherent richness.