TOFFEE CHEESECAKE BARS

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These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would ever guess they're lighter. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups milk chocolate English toffee bits, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 12-15 minutes or until set., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add milk, eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup toffee bits. Pour over crust. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until center is almost set., Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining toffee bits; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.