Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavorschocolate chip cookies and cheesecakein one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips |
3/4 cup chopped pecans |
filling: |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans.
2. Set aside a third of the dough for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Spoon over crust.
4. Drop teaspoonfuls of reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.
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