Decadent Caramel Cheesecake Bars

 🍫🍰 Decadent Caramel Cheesecake Bars 🍯✨

Rich, gooey, and layered with brownie, cheesecake, and caramel – a heavenly dessert bar! 😍

Ingredients:

* 1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, water as needed)

* 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

* 1/2 cup granulated sugar

* 2 large eggs

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

* 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

* 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

* 1 cup crushed cookies or streusel topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions. Pour into the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over partially baked brownie layer.

4. Return to oven and bake another 30 minutes, until cheesecake is set.

5. Cool completely, then pour warm caramel sauce over the top.

6. Sprinkle crushed cookies or streusel on top and drizzle with extra caramel.

7. Chill for 1 hour before slicing into bars.

Pro Tip:

Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist that balances the sweetness perfectly!