Mint Cheesecake Bars

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 Food coloring, green
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

• Snacks

  • 14 Oreos, regular

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 2 8oz. pkgs Cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp Sour cream

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Description

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line an 8 square baking pan (greased) with parchment paper. Set aside.
• To make the crust:
• Place Oreos in food processor (a small one works just fine) and blend until fine. Add melted butter and blend until it comes together.
• Press the Oreo crust mixture into the bottom of the pan.
• Bake crust for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, make filling:
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer for 30 seconds, until creamy.
• Add sugar and mix in well.
• Add sour cream, flour and both extracts. Mix in well.
• Add eggs and mix in well.
• Add food coloring if desired and mix in.
• Pour filling over crust. Tap the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles.
• Bake cheesecake bars for 33 to 35 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool in pan completely.
• Remove from pan and chill in fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Slice and serve.