DOUBLE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS

Double Chip Cheesecake Bars image

I love to cook and sometimes create my own recipes. I got creative one afternoon, and this dessert is the result.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and extract; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and walnuts. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.