CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS

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I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors-chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake-in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. -Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans. , Set aside a third of the dough for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Spoon over crust. , Drop teaspoonfuls of reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25 mg cholesterol, Sodium 117 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 2 g protein.

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