Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookie Base
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1 cup salted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup finely crushed graham crackers
→ For the Mix-ins and Topping
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1 cup white chocolate chips
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1 Milka Maxx Strawberry Cheesecake bar, chopped
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½–1 oz freeze dried strawberries, finely ground
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White chocolate for drizzling (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and/or spray with baking spray.
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Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and crushed graham crackers in a separate bowl.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped Milka Maxx pieces.
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Press half of the dough into the prepared pan. Sprinkle freeze-dried strawberry powder evenly over it.
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Top with remaining dough, pressing gently to spread evenly.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
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Cool completely, then drizzle with white chocolate, if desired. Slice into bars and serve.
# Notes:
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If you can't find Milka Maxx Strawberry Cheesecake bars, you can substitute with white chocolate chips and additional freeze-dried strawberries.
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For best results when cutting into bars, refrigerate for 30 minutes after they've cooled to room temperature.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.