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!