Billion Dollar Cookie Bars

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Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 package (14.3 oz) Golden Oreos, crushed into fine crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cookie Dough Layer:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Cheesecake Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

For the Billion Dollar Topping:

1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup toffee bits

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

In a medium bowl, mix the crushed Golden Oreos with the melted butter until well combined.

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust.

2. Make the Cookie Dough Layer:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Spread the cookie dough evenly over the Oreo crust.

3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

Beat in the egg until smooth and creamy.

Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie dough layer.

4. Add the Billion Dollar Topping:

Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer.

Sprinkle the chopped pecans, toffee bits, and mini chocolate chips evenly over the caramel.

5. Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.

6. Serve:

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Cut into squares or bars and serve.

These Billion Dollar Cookie Bars are truly over-the-top, with layers of Oreo crust, chocolate chip cookie dough, creamy cheesecake, and a rich topping of caramel, pecans, toffee, and chocolate. They’re perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something extra indulgent!

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