Delicious Cranberry Almond Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Bars Recipe

These Cranberry Almond Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Bars are a perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, tart cranberries, and crunchy almonds on a cookie crust. They are great for holiday gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
3. In a saucepan, cook cranberries and sugar over medium heat until the cranberries burst. Let it cool.
4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and swirl in the cranberry mixture. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. Let it cool before slicing into bars.

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