Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS

For the Cookie Layer::

3 cups

flour

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 cup

brown sugar

1 cup

granulated sugar

3/4 cup

butter, room temperature

1 tbsp

molasses

2 tsp

vanilla

eggs, room temperature

1 1/2 cups

chocolate chips, divided

For the Cheesecake Layer::

2 8 ounce packages

cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

eggs

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla