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Cookie Monster Cheesecake Bars

Delightful bars blending a creamy cheesecake filling with a chewy cookie crust and topped with mini chocolate chip cookies and Oreos.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie crust
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it is softened for best texture
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • blue food coloring Amount depends on desired shade
Toppings
  • 12 mini Chip Ahoy chocolate chip cookies, chopped
  • 12 mini Oreos, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla, and salt, then slowly stir in the flour until combined.
  4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Baking the Crust
  1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and spread the cookie mixture evenly across the bottom.
  2. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and slightly puffed. Allow to cool.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a clean stand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fluffy.
  3. Carefully mix in blue food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  4. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until well combined.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled cookie crust.
Topping and Chilling
  1. Sprinkle the chopped cookies on top.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Slice into squares and serve chilled, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.

Notes

For extra texture, consider adding crushed nuts to the cookie crust or topping. Ensure cream cheese is softened for the smoothest filling.