Cookies-and-Milk Cheesecake Brownie Bars

• Brownie Base

  • 1box (1 lb 2.3 oz) fudge brownie mix
  • 1/2cup vegetable oil
  • 3tablespoons water
  • 2eggs

• Cheesecake Layer

  • 2packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4cup sugar
  • 2eggs
  • 1teaspoon vanilla

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer

  • 1pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz)  chocolate chip cookie mix
  • 1tablespoon  all-purpose flour
  • 1/2cup butter, softened
  • 1egg

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix Brownie Base ingredients until well blended. Spread in pan. Bake 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar; beat until blended. Add 2 eggs and vanilla; beat just until blended. In medium bowl, stir together chocolate chip cookie mix and flour. Add softened butter and 1 egg; stir until soft dough forms.
• Spread cheesecake layer mixture over hot brownie base. Drop teaspoonfuls of chocolate chip cookie dough over cheesecake layer.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cookie is golden brown. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before cutting and serving. Cut into 6 rows by 5 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.