Golden Oreo Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 20 golden oreos, finely crushed (for the crust)
• 3 tbsp (42g) melted unsalted butter (for the crust)
• 16 oz (454g) cream cheese, softened (block style, not cream cheese spread) (for the filling)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for the filling)
• 2 tbsp (30g) sour cream (for the filling)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the filling)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the filling)
• 1 egg, room temp (for the filling)
• 10 golden oreos, chopped (for the filling)
• 3-4 extra golden oreos, chopped for topping (for the filling)
• + new year's eve sprinkles (or any sparkly sprinkles) (for the filling)

Instructions

1. These creamy oreo cheesecake bars are perfect to make for New Year's Eve parties or get togethers!
2. Crush 20 Oreos with a food processor or by hand and mix with melted butter. Press into a parchment lined 8x8 pan and set aside.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
4. Add the egg and mix on low speed or with a whisk until just combined.
5. Fold in chopped golden oreos.
6. Spread this filling over the crust.
7. Top with some more chopped oreos (~3-4).
8. Bake at 325°F (163 °C) for 35-40 min, until edges are set and the center has just a slight jiggle.
9. Cool for at least 30 minutes at room temp, then chill for 2-3 hours before slicing.
10. Top with NYE sprinkles and whipped cream if you'd like.