Slutty Cheesecake Bars

 

Ingredients:

• Cookie Layer:

  • 17.5-ounce package chocolate chip cookie mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 24 Oreos

• Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 ounces (2 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups rough-chopped Oreos, divided
  • Caramel sauce (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pan:

   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Make the Cookie Layer:

   • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the chocolate chip cookie mix, softened butter, and egg until well combined.
   • Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.

3. Add the Oreos:

   • Place the Oreos evenly over the top of the cookie dough layer.

4. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cornstarch with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
   • Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until fully incorporated after each addition.
   • Fold in ⅔ cup of the chopped Oreos.

5. Assemble the Bars:

   • Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the Oreos in the pan.
   • Sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup of chopped Oreos over the top of the cheesecake layer.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is just set and reaches around 150°F (65°C) when checked with a thermometer.

7. Cool and Chill:

   • Remove the bars from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
   • Once cooled, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until fully chilled.

8. Serve:

   • When ready to serve, remove the bars from the pan and cut into squares.
   • Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

Notes:

• Nutritional Value: Does not include caramel sauce.
• Cream Cheese: Ensure it is at room temperature for a smooth texture.
• Chilling: Bars must chill for at least 3 hours to set properly.
• Cutting: Use a hot knife to achieve clean cuts.
• Freezing: These bars can be frozen. See instructions above for freezing and reheating.
• Variations: Consider switching up Oreo flavors or adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter or on top before baking for extra flavor.

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Enjoy these decadent and creamy Oreo cheesecake bars!!