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Suggested Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

I concocted this recipe by combining James’ fondness for mint desserts with my fondness for cheesecake in an easy to make dessert.

• 1 18-oz. package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
• 2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons mint extract
• 4 drops green food color, optional
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. Press cookie dough evenly on bottom of pan.

In bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, sugar and flour; whisk until smooth. Add mint extract and food coloring, stir until evenly colored. Spread cream cheese mixture over cookie dough. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over top.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 32 minutes or until center is lightly puffed. Cool at least 15 minutes.

Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.

Servings: 18 bars