CHEESECAKE SUGAR COOKIE BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe - (4.4/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package sugar cookie mix in a pouch, by Betty Crocker, 17. 5 ouncres
1 small box french vanilla instant pudding, 4 servings size
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 stick melted butter
3 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs + plus 3 yolks
2 package cream cheese, room temperature, 8 ounces
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
2/3 cup optional: toffee bits, (pulverized in a blender or food processor)

Steps:

Preheat Oven to 350°F. Spray 9 X 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray In a medium bowl mix, cookie mix, pudding xix, brown sugar & melted butter, together. Add; 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 egg, blend with a spoon. When dough begins to come together, use your hands to knead the dough then form into a ball. Press dough into your baking dish, and slightly up the sides In the bowl of a mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and the remaining egg and 3 Yolks. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla, beat until smooth and creamy. Spread cream cheese mixture over top of the cookie dough in your pan. BAKE 25 to 30 minutes until center is set. While bars are baking; Pulverize the toffee bits in blender. Sprinkle immediately over dish when removed from the oven and still hot. Let Cool 30 to 45 minutes. Cover then place in refrigerator at least 3 hrs or overnight. Cut into 2 to 3 inch bars to serve. Keep refrigerated.