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These chocolate chip cheesecake bars combine the best of chocolate chip cookies and creamy cheesecake. The cookie base is rich and buttery, topped with a smooth, tangy cheesecake layer and sprinkled with chocolate chips and pecans for extra crunch. This chocolate chip cheesecake bar recipe is<\/span>\u00a0an excellent choice for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Serve them chilled for a refreshing dessert during warm weather or at room temperature for a quick treat. Their versatility and indulgent taste make them a hit year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n Set aside a third of the dough for topping. Press the remaining dough into a greased 13×9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350\u00b0F for eight minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Spoon the mixture over the crust.<\/span><\/p>\n Drop teaspoonfuls of reserved dough over the filling. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars, then cover and store in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n To store chocolate chip cheesecake bars, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate. They will stay fresh for up to one week. For best results, layer the bars with parchment or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together. Serve them chilled for the best texture and flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze chocolate chip cheesecake bars. Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe, airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to enjoy, thaw the bars in the refrigerator overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, you can <\/span>substitute butter for shortening<\/span> in chocolate chip cheesecake bars. However, using butter will give the cookie base a richer flavor and a slightly different texture, making it less flaky and more dense. Butter can also cause the base to spread a bit more during baking, so you might need to adjust the baking time slightly.<\/span><\/p>\n You’ll know the chocolate chip cheesecake bars are done baking when the top is golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. It will continue to firm up as it cools. You can also insert a toothpick into the center and it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, you can use a different type of chocolate chip in the chocolate chip cheesecake bars. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate or even <\/span>white chocolate chips<\/span> can be substituted depending on your preference. You can also use multiple types of chocolate chips for a unique twist.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of chewy chocolate chip cookie and creamy cheesecake. 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.55,"reviewCount":20,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2124arizona"},"reviewBody":"Loved the combination of the cheesecake and the batter. Came together nicely and taste great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amsm"},"reviewBody":" We loved these bars! They are easy to make. I did not add nuts to mine, as no one in my house likes the nuts. I wondered how they would taste with shortening instead of butter, but they are great! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Saskie73"},"reviewBody":"This is still in the oven but I wanted to comment... Very easy. I was lazy so I used a chocolate chip cookie mix, and I added a half package of white chocolate chips I had leftover from another holiday treat I'd made. For the reviewer who used icing sugar, my only thought is that icing sugar also contains cornstarch, this I believe is what helps it to form icing as it sets. Probably this is why your topping wasn't as sweet, you weren't using pure sugar. I find that in a batter like this one, granulated sugar dissolves in the liquid as you mix it anyway so the texture is still very smooth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jinlorenza"},"reviewBody":"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.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dianehain"},"reviewBody":"I have been making these for years, but I make the Toll House Cookie recipe on the Nestle chip bag for the cookie portion. Cheesecake portion remains the same. A family favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"manga"},"reviewBody":"I did not like the crust. The pecans didn't seem to add to the flavor. Won't make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jodial66"},"reviewBody":"I've made these several times. Everyone loves them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"coolbeans72261"},"reviewBody":"these are so good, family favorite, more time consuming than boxed brownie mix but well worth it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CWOCN"},"reviewBody":"Turned out great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2006-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KrisGrij"},"reviewBody":" I was surprised to find that my cheesecake topping wasn't very sweet. The only thing I did different was use confectioner's sugar vs. regular to get a smoother texture, I didn't expect it to alter the taste. Any thoughts??<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MrsBurns12"},"reviewBody":"Pretty straight forward and easy to make - big hit with the crowd. Would make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ohara6"},"reviewBody":"Family loved this recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"fallharvest"},"reviewBody":"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!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rudylenak"},"reviewBody":"GOOD","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"luckischmitz"},"reviewBody":"Super easy and delicious but be sure to make ahead so they can cool long enough to cut nicely. Great for potlucks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sd20"},"reviewBody":"I made exactly as directed but they came out quite dry. My family was not impressed with them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ktotto"},"reviewBody":"I big hit where ever I bring these.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DenayLane"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely DELISH!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"helpmeet4"},"reviewBody":"Really good! Made it for company, the men each had at least 3 bars :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"edx"},"reviewBody":"I have made these so many times and everyone loves them. Wondering why anyone would change to confectioners sugar. If made as written they turn out fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"14117","romance_copy_dek":"These irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of chewy chocolate chip cookie and creamy cheesecake. 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Directions\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the base<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Bake the base<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Step 3:\u00a0 Make the filling<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Bake the base<\/b>
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Recipe Variations\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars<\/b><\/h2>\n
Can you freeze chocolate chip cheesecake bars?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Tips\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Can I substitute butter for shortening?<\/b><\/h3>\n
How do I know when the bars are done baking?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Can I use a different type of chocolate chip?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n