Orange Cheesecake Squares

These were delicious and so very simple.

Here is what you need :

1 roll (16.5 oz)  refrigerated sugar cookies

2 tablespoons grated orange peel (from 2 large oranges)

2packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/4cup sugar

1/2cup  Sweet Orange Marmalade

1teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

2 Eggs

3tablespoons whipping (heavy) cream

2drops orange food color (or 2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food color)

1 1/2teaspoons  Butter

1/2cup white vanilla baking chips

Heat oven to 350°F. Press cookie dough evenly on bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers.) Sprinkle evenly with orange peel.

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, marmalade and liqueur with electric mixer on medium-high speed about 1 minute or until well blended. Add eggs; beat about 2 minutes or until well blended and mixture is creamy. Spread evenly in crust.

Bake 29 to 36 minutes or until crust is golden brown and center is set. Cool 1 hour.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream and food color uncovered on High about 30 seconds or just until boiling. Add butter and baking chips; stir until chips are melted. Spread mixture evenly over bars. Refrigerate about 1 1/2 hours or until chilled and firm.

To serve, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows, using thin, sharp knife and wiping blade occasionally. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dessert squares.