SUGAR COOKIE CHEESECAKE BARS

INGREDIENTS:
-1 PACKAGE GOLDEN OREOS
-1/4 CUP BUTTER, MELTED
-1 (8 OZ) PACKAGE CREAM CHEESE (ROOM TEMP)
-1/2 CUP SUGAR
-1 EGG
-1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT
-1 (16.5 OZ) PACKAGE (OR ROLL) PREPARED SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Spray an 9x13 dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Crush oreos in a large ziplock bag or blender/food processor until ground fine. Mix with 1/4 cup of melted butter. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared baking dish.
3. In a medium size bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla. Spread over Oreo crust.
4. Using your hands, flatten small pieces of sugar cookie dough and place all over the top of cheesecake filling in a single layer.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is set and cookie dough is completely golden. While still hot, top with fun sprinkles! Or leave as is. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before slicing.

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