🗒 Ingredients: For the Cookie Base: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup mini M&Ms 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips For the Cheesecake Layer: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 📝 Directions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. Make the Cookie Base: In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugars, and peanut butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Mix in baking soda, salt, oats, and flour until combined. Stir in M&Ms and mini chocolate chips. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until creamy. Assemble the Bars: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie layer. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the top (it won’t cover the entire surface). Gently press down to flatten slightly. Bake the Bars: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and center is set. Cool completely before cutting into squares. ⏲️ Prep Time: 15 minutes ⏲️ Cook Time: 35 minutes 🍽️ Yield: 12 bars. #cookies #cookiebars #monstercookie #cookierecipe #cheesecakebars
