Make Oreo Cheesecake Bars

Oreo Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Place 16 Oreo cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Crush the remaining 8 Oreo cookies and gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the Oreo crust and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
9. Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
10. Serve chilled and enjoy these delicious Oreo cheesecake bars!