CHIPS AHOY! Magic Cheesecake Bars

Name: CHIPS AHOY! Magic Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 230 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 32 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, divided; 3 Tbsp. butter, melted; 2 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 2 eggs; ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk; ¾ tsp. vanilla; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut; ½ cup chopped pecans

Try our spin on magic dessert bars with this fun cheesecake version. They'll be a new family tradition when you serve them after trimming the tree with your family.

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Makes 32 servings

Ingredient list

32 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, divided
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
⅔ cup canned sweetened condensed milk
¾ tsp. vanilla
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.

Chop 8 cookies; reserve for later use. Crush remaining cookies into fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Stir in butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan.

Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended.

Add milk and vanilla; mix well. Spoon evenly over crust.

Top with chocolate chips, coconut, nuts and reserved chopped cookies.

Bake 25 to 30 min. or until center of cheesecake is almost set. Cool completely.

Refrigerate cheesecake 2 hours.

Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into bars to serve.

Recipe Tips

Substitute
Prepare using Neufchatel cheese for the cream cheese.
What To Do With Leftover Sweetened Condensed MilkStore leftover sweetened condensed milk in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve over cut-up fruit or hot cooked oatmeal. Or for extra flavor, stir into your cup of hot brewed coffee or tea instead of regular milk.
Special Extra
Top warm cheesecake with 1 Tbsp. sprinkles, choosing the color(s) of the season or holiday you are celebrating.
Variation
Prepare recipe using milk chocolate chips and/or chopped walnuts.