Great American Cookie Cheesecake Brownie

The combination of cookie, cheesecake and brownies is a match made in heaven. And when they come together in the form of a Great American Cookie Cheesecake Brownie, it is simply irresistible. This delicious dessert is a combination of a cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake layer and a rich, fudgy brownie on top. It's the perfect treat for any occasion, from birthdays to parties or simple family dinners.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the cheesecake layer:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg

For the brownie layer:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

To make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips and walnuts. Press mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

To make the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in egg until incorporated. Spread mixture over cooled cookie crust. Set aside.

To make the brownie layer: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and salt. Beat in flour and cocoa powder until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread mixture over the cheesecake layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until brownie is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool before cutting.

Nutrition

Each serving of Great American Cookie Cheesecake Brownie contains approximately 530 calories, 27 grams of fat, 55 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, iron, and calcium.

The combination of cookie, cheesecake and brownie is sure to please any crowd. With a crunchy cookie crust, creamy cheesecake layer and rich, fudgy brownie on top, this delicious dessert is sure to be a hit. So whip up a batch of Great American Cookie Cheesecake Brownies and enjoy the sweet taste of success!