Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

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   For the chocolate chip cookie dough: In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together until creamy, about 5 minutes.

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   Mix in the eggs and vanilla.

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   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

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   With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.

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   Fold in the chocolate chips.

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   Press half of the cookie dough mixture into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.

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   Transfer the remaining cookie dough to another bowl, cover, and refrigerate while you make the filling.

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   Rinse the mixing bowl and paddle attachment for reuse.

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    For the cheesecake filling: In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and fluffy, 5 minutes.

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    Add the egg, sour cream, cornstarch and vanilla, and mix until combined.

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    Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chocolate chip layer in the baking pan.

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    In pieces, scatter the remaining cookie dough over the top until the surface is almost coveredthis will become a crust when baked

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    Bake until set and starting to turn golden brown on top, 45 minutesif it jiggles, bake longer.

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    Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

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    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

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    Cut into squares for serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.