Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
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4.9
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Description
The recipe begins by mixing a classic cookie crust incorporating flour, baking soda, salt, sugars, butter, egg, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Two-thirds of this dough is pressed into the bottom of a parchment-lined baking pan to form the base. The cheesecake filling is made by beating softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth, then spread evenly over the crust layer. The remaining cookie dough is crumbled over the top, offering a crumbly, uneven topping that browns during baking.
Baked at 350°F for about 40 minutes, the cheesecake layer sets while the crust and topping develop a lightly browned surface. Once cooled completely and chilled, the bars hold together when sliced, revealing visible chocolate chips throughout. The combination of gooey cheesecake and soft cookie layers makes these bars a rich and satisfying dessert.
They are suitable for serving chilled as a sweet snack, party dessert, or treat alongside coffee or milk.
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cup chocolate chips
- FILLING:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt for crust.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and whip to incorporate.
- Add flour mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Combine filling ingredients (Cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla) and beat until blended.
- Spread filling over the cookie dough layer and level.
- Crumble remaining crust dough over the filling layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheesecake is set and cookie dough has browned.
- Allow to cool completely and chill before slicing.
Notes
- Chill the bars before slicing to ensure clean cuts and firm texture.
- Use softened cream cheese to achieve a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
- Press cookie dough evenly in the pan to provide a uniform crust layer.
- Crumbled cookie dough topping browns and adds texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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