Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars RECIPE-COOKING WITH BRIGHT EYES INGREDIENTS 2¼ cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided, plus more if desired CHEESECAKE LAYER 8 oz cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sour cream 1 egg, slightly beaten ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 pan with greased parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl cream together butter and sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until a soft dough forms and flour mixture is incorporated. Press half of dough into the prepared pan in an even layer. Cover with 1 cup chocolate chips (can use more/less chocolate chips if desired). Prepare the cheesecake batter by mixing together the cream cheese, sour cream, egg, powdered sugar and vanilla extract into a large bowl until creamy. Pour cheesecake batter over chocolate chips and spread evenly. Mix ½ cup chocolate chips into remaining cookie dough. Drop remaining cookie dough over cheesecake layer until completely covered. Sprinkle on more chocolate chips (if desired). Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center of cookie is set and golden. Allow bars to cool in pan and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (Overnight is best) Slice into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Serve cold or room temperature. - @brighteyes847