Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars
Source of Recipe
McCormick's
Recipe Introduction
Pure vanilla and chocolate are two favorite flavors. This terrific dessert makes a perfect solution to any holiday get-together when you don't have time to shape and bake individual cookies. The dark chocolate drizzled over the top makes an elegant statement.
List of Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
Topping:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
2 eggs
1 package (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3 tablespoons milk
Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all crust ingredients; beat until crumbly. Press into bottom of lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until smooth (about 2 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
3. Remove crust from oven. Pour topping over crust. Return to oven; bake additional 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is set.
4. Stir remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and milk in small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars. Chill 1 hour. Cut into squares or triangles.
Variation: To prepare with a thinner graham cracker crust:
Mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp. McCormick Ground Cinnamon together; press firmly into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Do not bake crust. Prepare cream cheese filling as directed in step 2 above. Pour filling over crust. Bake in a 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes. Continue with step 4.
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