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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE BARS

DESSERT LOVERS be warned ~ these super yummy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars are extremely addictive!! These are a small batch recipe so better make your second batch at the same time because the first one will disappear in a flash.

DOUGH
1 stick butter, unsalted (1/2 cup), softened
1/2 cup FINE white sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup JIF creamy peanut butter
1 LARGE egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
2 cups chocolate chips

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Lightly spray baking dish with Baker’s Joy.
• Cream butter, sugars and peanut butter together until smooth and fluffy.
• Add the egg and beat until well blended.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
• Slowly add the flour mixture in with the butter and sugar, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.

CHEESECAKE FILLING
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup FINE sugar
1 LARGE egg
1/2 teaspoon PURE vanilla

• Cream together the cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth.


ASSEMBLY

• Press a little more than half of the cookie dough in the bottom of a 9×9 inch square baking dish.
• Pour the cheesecake filling over the dough and spread smooth to the edges.
• Crumble the remaining dough and sprinkle over the top OR roll it into a flat layer and place it over the cheesecake layer.
• 
Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until top is lightly browned and the cheesecake layer is set.
• Serve warm with ice cream.
• Store leftover bars in refrigerator.