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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

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.

36 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
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 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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.

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

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. Cover
and store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 176 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.