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Oatmeal Raisin Cheesecake Bars

Teresa Ambra
Oatmeal Raisin Cheesecake Bars rock! These lovely brownies are truly drool-worthy. This recipe uses a classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe but with a twist! It includes a luscious cheesecake layer inside.This is one amazing bar-type cookie that's terrific for tailgating, potlucks, backyard barbecues and sporting events like the Super Bowl, March Madness or any professional sports play-off games.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 149 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 11x17" jelly roll pan
  • 2 large mixing bowls
  • 2 wooden spoons
  • 1 electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 nut chopper if nut are not previously chopped
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

COOKIE DOUGH LAYER:

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 cup black walnuts finely diced, or regular walnuts (black walnuts provide increased flavor!)
  • 1 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens cookies
  • 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cup black walnuts finely diced, (or regular walnuts)
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cup raisins

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  • 16 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened (two 8-ounce blocks)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

COOKIE DOUGH LAYER:

  • Mix sugars, egg, butter, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
  • Stir in flour, raisins, black walnuts and oatmeal with a wooden spoon until very well combined.
  • Spray an 11x17" jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread about ½ to 2/3 of the cookie dough onto the bottom prepared cookie sheet; reserve remaining dough for topping.
  • Spread cream cheese layer over top.
  • Sprinkle remaining cookie dough over top.
  • Sprinkle ½ to 2/3 cup each of walnuts and raisins over top of cookie dough.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool.

CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  • Mix cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Pour over cookie dough crust layer and cover with remaining dough.

Notes

NOTE: I used golden raisins on top because I ran out of regular raisins.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brownie, cheesecake, cookie, dessert, oatmeal, raisins
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