Ingredients
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pound (454g) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, lightly greasing the bottom.
In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 6 minutes. Let the crust cool slightly while preparing the filling.
In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder and melted chocolate chips. Gradually fold this mixture into the cream cheese until smooth.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the center is set. Avoid overbaking to maintain a creamy texture.
Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
Use a food processor for perfectly crushed cookies if using whole chocolate sandwich cookies.
For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Chill the bars overnight for best texture and flavor development.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg