Saturday, May 26, 2012

Triple Layer Bars





The other night I was thinking about all the flavors that I like and decided to combine them into one dessert.  First there is a fudgy layer of brownie, then a decadent layer of cheesecake, and to top it off...cookie dough frosting (there's no egg in the frosting so it's perfectly safe to eat.)  It's so rich that you only need a little piece to satisfy the sweet tooth!

Ingredients are as follows:

brownie layer:
1/2 C butter
3/4 C sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 C cocoa powder
1/2 C flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder 

cheesecake layer:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/3 C sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. flour

cookie dough frosting:
1/2 C butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 C powdered sugar
4 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 C flour
1/4 C cool whip
1 C mini chocolate chips 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease an 8" x 8" pan.

Over low heat, melt butter in a pan.


Remove from heat; stir in the sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder.  Mix until combined.


 Pour into prepared pan and set aside.


For the cheesecake layer, cream together the cream cheese and butter.


Add the sugar, egg, vanilla and flour; mix until creamy.


Evenly spread on top of the brownie layer.


Bake for 28-30 minutes; until the edges get a little brown.  Allow to cool.


For the frosting, cream together the butter and cream cheese.


Mix in the powdered sugar, brown sugar, pure vanilla and flour.


Fold in the cool whip and chocolate chips.


Once the brownie/cheesecake layer is cool, spread the frosting on.


Place in the fridge for about two hours to set up.  Slice, serve and enjoy!






23 comments:

  1. Never have I heard of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough FROSTING! WOW, things just got serious! My husband would love this!

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  2. Oh wow, this looks so delicious!

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  3. Now that is a brownie done right!!! What I would give for a huge slice right now:-)

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  4. WOW! That's a trifecta of awesomeness!!!!

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  6. Holy moly those look AMAZING!
    Jacinda
    www.yellowcloth.com

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  7. Wow! This looks so delicious! I could have some now!:)

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  8. These look so wonderful - what a fabulous treat!

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  9. This looks absolutely fabulous! Totally pinning this later. Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday.

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  10. Oh My! I just drooled all over my keyboard! This is amazing! I have got to try it. Thank you so ever much for sharing this at Freedom Fridays. I am totally pinning it so I will not forget (not gonna happen) See you on Friday

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  11. These would also be 3 of our favorite layers!! This looks so delicious! We appreciate you linking up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We love seeing all of the great recipes and fun ideas! Hope to see you again next week! -The Sisters

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  12. These look so yummy with the three layers of goodness!

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  13. Oh my goodness I am drooling! Pure deliciousness!

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  14. Totally my kind of dessert! YUM! Thank you so much for linking up to Fabulous Friday! Have a sweet weekend!

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  15. What a great summertime dessert, we will really enjoy this recipe! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  16. Those look absolutely delish! Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

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  17. Wow what a combo... divinely inspired. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.

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  18. OMG, I'm dying here! This looks so yummy, I just might have to go get busy in the kitchen since it's raining here in sunny California today. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a great weekend.

    Michelle

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  19. Wow! Great project! Link it up with me on my Wow Us Wednesday, ok? Over at www.familyhomeandlife.com

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  20. Yummy! Thanks for linking up to Southern Sundays! Hope to see you again soon!

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  21. Drool! I love cookie dough frosting! That loOks so good! Stopping by from the like party!

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