For Valentines Day, this year, I decided to make it fun for the kids and do a Pink & Red themed dinner. For all the work I put in to it, the kids were only mildly impressed but everyone LOVED the Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.
I found this recipe on the amazing website, Sweet Basil. If you haven't already, you should stop by and check out all the other recipes; they are wonderful.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- 16oz package refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 3/4c Oats
- 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4c sugar
- 1 egg
- 1t vanilla
- 21oz can Cherry Pie filling
- 1/3c shredded coconut
Preheat the oven to 350'
In a large bowl, break up the refrigerated dough. Using your hands, knead in the oats and mix until evenly incorporated. Press 2/3 of the dough into a lightly greases 8x8 inch square pan.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the crust is just set.
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and set aside. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth with no lumps. Beat in the sugar, then stir in the vanilla and egg. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cookie crust.
Pour the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cookie dough over the top, then top with the shredded coconut.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
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