NUTTY CRUMB CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS

Nutty Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars image

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Categories Cookies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

COOKIE BASE & TOPPING:
1 pkg sugar cookie mix
1/2 c butter
1/2 c almonds, chopped
1/2 c toffee bits
FILLING:
2 pkg philly cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 c caramel topping
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg

Steps:

1. First pre-heat the oven to 350F. Then spray the bottom & sides of a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Then placethe cookie mix in a medium bowl & cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture forthe topping. Then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Then Bakefor about 10 mins.
2. Next in a large bowl beat the cream cheese,sugar, flour,1/4 cup of the caramel topping ,vanilla & egg with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
3. Next spread the cream cheese mixture evenly overthe partially baked cookie base. Then sprinkle with the reserved crumb topping,almonds & toffee bits.
4. Then bake for about 35 to 30 minsor until lightly golden brown. Let fully cool about 30 mins. Then refrigerate for about 2 hours or until fully chilled. The drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup caramel topping. Then cut into 9 rows by 4 rows to make the bars. Store in the refrigerator.