CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE SQUARES

This has been one of my favorite desserts for YEARS. My mom always makes these around the holidays and when we have company so they have always been a special treat. I finally learned how to make them myself and they are surprisingly easy for how delicious they taste!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 40 minutes | Chill Time: 2-3 hours

Yields: 20 squares

Ingredients

• 1 package of cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 roll refrigerated Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough (16.5 oz)

Create

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, beat egg, cream cheese, and sugar until well blended.
2. In a greased 8×8 inch pan, spread one half of the cookie dough across the bottom. Press it evenly along the bottom of the pan to create a nice foundation. You may have to use a little more than half the dough.
3. Pour the cheesecake batter over the top of the cookie dough; spread evenly. Break apart the remaining cookie dough and sprinkle on top like you would sprinkle cheese over the top of a casserole.
4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 30 minutes; then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. (I usually chill it overnight). Depending on how large/many bars you want, cut out 16 (4×4 rows), 20 (4×5 rows), or 25 (5×5 rows). KEEP REFRIGERATED AND ENJOY!