Chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars

Are you sensing a theme?  I love cookie dough!  I've been making this recipe for a few months and love it.  I finally took a picture to show you how tempting they are.  These are great to take somewhere but be sure to plan ahead, they need several hours in the fridge to reach maximum deliciousness.

I was just going to give a link to the original blog post but it only makes an 8x8 pan, not big enough for my family or to share.  So I basically wrote it out for 1 1/2 times the original, to save you some time.  Or if you just need a little fix, go to the original post.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

From:  My Baking Addiction

Makes a 9x13 pan

Crust:  2 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

7 1/2 tbsp. melted butter

Bake at 325 in greased 9x13 pan for 6 minutes.

Cookie dough layer

7 1/2 tbsp. softened butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

5 1/2 tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix well.  Slowly add 1 1/8 cup flour.  Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips (I prefer the dark.)  It should be really crumbly.  Set aside.

Cheesecake layer

16 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream the cream cheese and sugar.  Mix in egg and vanilla until just incorporated.  Pour over the crust.  Crumble the cookie dough layer over top.  Bake for 30 minutes or until the middle is set and the top is lightly golden brown.  Cool completely, then refrigerate for several hours.  Cut and enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Egg Rolls

Yesterday was my birthday and my kids and hubby asked if they could make me a cake.  We've been working on eating healthier and having leftover cake sitting around meant disaster for my waistline.  It is really hard not to pick at it during the day, so it is better not to even have the temptation.  I had a recipe I wanted to try and I could make just enough for everyone to have some.  

I love to bake and snitch the batter.  It was so exciting when the invented cookie dough ice cream, heaven!  Now I'm finding all sorts of cookie dough recipes thanks to pinterest.  Since it was my birthday, I wanted cookie dough egg rolls.  They did not disappoint!  Granted, not everyone loves cookie dough, I don't think my mother-in-law thought it sounded yummy.  They are really rich and the ice cream was a nice balance.  Next I'll make them for my girlfriends!

Check out:  Pennies on a Platter for her easy recipe!

Roasted potatoes

My husband grew up in spud country and loves potatoes.  So I'm always looking for new ways to prepare them, especially healthy ones.  I got this recipe from my Aunt Catherine years ago and changed it up a little and love it.  If you're looking for a healthy was to fix spuds, you're sure to love these!

Catherine's Hot Potatoes

In a gallon zip-lock bag mix:

1 tsp. chili powder

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. garlic powder

3/4 tsp. oregano

3/4 tsp. thyme

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Wash and cut 7 medium potatoes into 1 inch chunks.  Place in bag of seasoning and shake to coat.  Place on greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.  Turn the potatoes and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.

We like to bake them until crispy but see what you think.  Enjoy!

High Heeled cupcakes!

My daughter wanted a spa themed party this year and so I looked through my pinterest ideas.  I found this great tutorial and she loved them.  These were fun to build and design! The girls loved them.  

If you want try them, this is the best tutorial from How Does She. 

High heeled cupcakes tutorial