Cheesecake Cookie Bars
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Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Description
The recipe starts with creaming butter and sugars to create a soft cookie dough, to which eggs, vanilla, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and chocolate chips are added. This dough is chilled while the cheesecake layer is prepared by whipping cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
A portion of the cookie dough is pressed evenly into a foil-lined baking pan, then covered with the cheesecake mixture. The remaining cookie dough is crumbled over the cheesecake and sprinkled with extra chocolate chips, creating a textured top.
Baked at 350°F (though the exact bake time was cut off), these bars set into a cohesive but distinctly layered dessert with the contrast of creamy cheesecake and chewy cookie. Variations can include mixing different types of chocolate chips or adding nuts for extra texture.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Layer
- 1 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cup white sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cookie Layer
- Cream together the butter and sugars in a large stand mixer for 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, making sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix on low until everything is incorporated. Toss in a handful of the chocolate chips and mix for a quick second. Chill the dough while you make the cheesecake layer.
For the Cheesecake Layer
- Whip together the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla for 3 minutes until everything is evenly combined and smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with tin foil and spray it with non-stick baking spray.
- Press ½ of the cookie dough mixture into the bottom of the pan to make 1 even layer.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture on top of the cookie dough.
- Crumble and sprinkle the remaining cookie dough on top of the cheesecake mixture and then sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Place it into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the cookie dough is golden brown. The inner part of the dish might look a bit jiggly, but not to fear. Once the Cheesecake Cookie Bars have baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Then transfer them to the fridge and cool completely for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve as needed.
Notes
- Try using different types or a combination of chocolate chips to vary flavor.
- Incorporating chopped nuts is an option to add crunch and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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