Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, ½ teaspoon espresso powder and melted butter; mix well.
3. Reserve ¼ cup of crumb mixture for topping.
4. Press remaining mixture in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan.
5. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
6. Add sugar, remaining ½ teaspoon espresso powder, vanilla and egg; blend well. Pour over crust.
7. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
8. Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is just set.
9. Cool completely, cover loosely and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.