Golden Caramel Cheesecake Bars

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   Reserve 2 cups of the cookie pieces (or 1 cup of the cookie pieces for trial recipe) for batter; set aside.

2. 2

   Process remaining cookie pieces in food processor until fine crumbs form.

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   Reserve 1-1/2 cups of the crumbs (or 3/4 cup of the crumbs for trial recipe) for topping; set aside.

4. 4

   Place remaining crumbs in large bowl.

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   Add butter; mix well.

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   Press onto bottom of full-sheet pan (or onto bottom of half-sheet pan for trial recipe).

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   Bake in 300 degrees F-convection oven 7 to 8 min.

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   or until lightly browned.

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   Cool slightly.

10. 10

    Spread dulce de leche evenly over crust.

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    Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme in large bowl with mixer until well blended.

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    Add eggs; mix well, stopping occasionally to scrape bottom and side of bowl.

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    Stir in reserved cookie pieces; pour over crust.

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    Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.

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    Bake 15 to 18 min.

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    or until center is set.

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    Cool completely.

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    Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.