Chocolate Chip-Coconut Cheesecake Bars

• (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened↗1 package
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• egg↗1
• coconut1⁄2 cup

  optional

• (18 ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough1 package

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth.

3. 3

   If using coconut stir inches.

4. 4

   Remove half of the dough from wrapper.

5. 5

   Press half of the dough into bottom of an ungreased 9 or 8 inch square pan.

6. 6

   Spread cream cheese mixture over dough.

7. 7

   Crumble and sprinkle remaining half of cookie dough over cream cheese mixture.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.

9. 9

   Cool 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled.

11. 11

    Cut into bars and serve chilled.