Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Name: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large 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 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large 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 large 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.
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.

Originally published as Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars in Country Woman January/February 2001

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jinlorenza

Aug 9, 2016

My kids loved these! They kept telling me how yummy they were. I halved the recipe, and forgot to reduce the baking time so they were overdone, but they were still really good! Great idea to combine chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake! I do agree with making sure they have long enough to cool before cutting up and eating. I did not add in the pecans, and I used neufchatel cheese instead of cream cheese.
sd20

Jun 18, 2016

I made exactly as directed but they came out quite dry. My family was not impressed with them.
luckischmitz

Feb 18, 2015

Super easy and delicious but be sure to make ahead so they can cool long enough to cut nicely. Great for potlucks.
coolbeans72261

Oct 19, 2013

these are so good, family favorite, more time consuming than boxed brownie mix but well worth it.
fallharvest

Sep 15, 2013

We were given some of these from our neighbors. Awesome!! I have made these several times since. I added a1/4 cup of cocoanut and sub walnuts. Very good!!
ohara6

Jun 5, 2013

Family loved this recipe!
MrsBurns12

Apr 4, 2013

Pretty straight forward and easy to make - big hit with the crowd. Would make again.
jodial66

Feb 1, 2013

I've made these several times. Everyone loves them.
CWOCN

Oct 10, 2012

Turned out great!
rudylenak

Apr 13, 2012

GOOD