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Graham Bar Cookie and Cream

Graham bar cookie and cream - the image shows a slice of ice cream cake on a white rectangular baking tray. the cake has a layer of white frosting on top, with a crumbly texture on the sides. the frosting is drizzled over the top of the cake, and there are small chocolate chips scattered around the edges. the tray is sitting on a wooden table, and the background is blurred.

Delight in these creamy and crunchy Graham Bar Cookie and Cream bars, featuring a graham cracker crust layered with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with crushed cookies for the perfect sweet treat.

Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 and 1/2 cups crushed sandwich cookies (such as chocolate sandwich cookies without alcohol-based flavorings)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set and lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and continue to beat until fully combined and smooth.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and smooth.
Spread the cream cheese and cream mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
Sprinkle the crushed sandwich cookies evenly over the top of the cream layer, pressing lightly to adhere.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow them to set completely.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 equal squares and serve chilled.