Preheat oven to 350 and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper then spray with non-stick spray (Do this in a “sling” like fashion. Have the paper go in one direction then the other so that all sides are covered)

Prepare cookie mix according to package directions. 

Take ¼ cup of the cookie dough and make 2 balls then place on a cookie sheet.

Now, press the remaining cookie dough into the bottom of the parchment paper lined pan in one even layer (so it’s like a crust!). 

You will bake both for 15 minutes total (Your cookies will be a bit over baked but that is good, we want them crunchy!).

Immediately after removing your cookie crust from the oven, gently press oreo cookies into it to fully cover the top. (Do not press them down in fully! Just place them on top and give a little tap! This prevents them from sliding off the cookie base! You don’t want huge divots of deeply set cookies!) For me this was 4 rows of 4 full cookies and ½ cookies then one row of ½ cookies (see process photos for a visual!).

Allow your cookie base to cool fully before adding the cheesecake layer. (I like to put mine in the fridge to speed it up!)

Once your base is fully cooled you can prepare the cheesecake layer. Beat the cream cheese by itself for 1-2 minutes in a large bowl with electric beaters (or using a stand mixer) 

Next, add in the powdered sugar, greek yogurt and vanilla.

Beat for another 2-3 minutes until totally combined and there are NO lumps.

Spread this on top of your cookie base in one even layer.

Now take your caramel sauce and drizzle it over the top. 

Then take a knife and swirl it in.

To top it off take your 2 reserved chocolate chip cookies and 3 more oreos and crumble them up on top. Gentle press them in so they don’t just fall off.

Place your cheesecake bars in the fridge for 24 hours uncovered. (Uncovered is key- it helps the cheesecake layer get nice and firm so you get nice clean cuts!

 After 24 hours cut your cheesecake bars. To do this it’s important to run a very sharp, long knife under warm water and dab it with a towel so it’s just damp, not wet. Then begin to make your cuts cutting the bars into 16 squares. You MUST wipe off your knife, wet it, and dab it off between EVERY cut in order to get nice clean cuts! You do not want your knife WET because your cuts will look sloppy, just keep it ever so slightly damp!

Enjoy!