These easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are made with just five ingredients! This easy dessert recipe will satisfy all your cravings!  But watch out – they are really rich!  Cut them small.  “These are too good not to have two!”

Ingredients:

• 1 18 oz roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (or frozen)
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 1 egg room temperature  (If straight from the fridge, drop in a cup of warm water for a few minutes.)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °.
2. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
3. Set aside.
4. Spread a little more than half of the cookie dough onto the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Press down firmly creating an even layer. (If using frozen, heat in oven for 2 minutes to defrost.)
6. Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
7. Add in the sugar.
8. Beat until combined.
9. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
10. Pour the cheesecake filling over the top of the cookie dough base.
11. Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top.
12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
13. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
14. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Servings:  16 bars (cut four by four)

Source:  momontimeout