Caramel Snickers Cheesecake Bars

For 24 Bars (9X13-inch pan), Caramel Snickers Cheesecake Bars keeps the list centered on Oreo cookie crumbs, eggs and vanilla extract. Set aside about 45 minutes.

• Yield 24 Bars (9X13-inch pan)
• Ready in 45 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 30 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

• 3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs , about 30 Oreos, crushed
• 6 tablespoons ( 85 g ) salted butter , melted

Cheesecake

• 3 packages (8-ounces each) ( 680 g ) cream cheese , softened to room temperature
• ½ cup ( 106 g ) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup ( 113 g ) sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 10 ounces ( 283 g ) Snicker bars , chopped (about 18-20 fun-size bars or 5-6 regular size bars)
• ⅓ cup ( 57 g ) mini chocolate chips
• Caramel sauce for drizzling , optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9X13-inch pan with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup and to lift out the bars). Lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. For the crust, stir together the Oreo cookie crumbs and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. For the cheesecake layer, in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and combined, 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the eggs and mix until just combined; scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
6. With a rubber spatula or large spoon, fold in the chopped Snickers bars.
7. Spread the batter evenly on top of the crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
8. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheesecake is set throughout, adding a few minutes if the center is still soft and jiggly.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
10. Cut into squares, drizzle with caramel sauce (optional), and serve.

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.