Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Cherry chocolate chip cookie bars are indulgent, loaded with chocolate, with a touch of red just for the special day. If you like cherry and you like chocolate, these babies are for you.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- 16 Ounces Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough refrigerated, Pillsbury
- 3/4 Cups Oats
- 1 Egg
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese soft
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 21 Ounces Cherry Pie Filling
- 1/3 Cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl break up the refrigerated cookie dough with (clean hands).16 Ounces Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Knead in oats and mix until evenly incorporated.3/4 Cups Oats
- Press 2/3 of the dough into a lightly greased 8 X 8 inch square pan, reserving 1/3 of the dough.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the crust is just set.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and set aside.1 Egg
- In another bowl the beat cream cheese until smooth with no lumps.8 Ounces Cream Cheese
- Beat in sugar, then stir in vanilla and egg.1/4 Cup Sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cookie crust.
- Pour cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.21 Ounces Cherry Pie Filling
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining cookie dough over the top, then top with shredded coconut.1/3 Cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes until set or lightly golden.
- Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Notes
slightly adapted from Allrecipes
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg