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M&M Cheesecake Cookie Bars
M&M Cheesecake Cookie Bars! It’s a combo of sugar cookies, cheesecake and M&M’s all layered together to make the ultimate dessert bar!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 28 bars
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cookie Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature (Tillamook unsalted is my preference)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup M&M’s
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp (again, Tillamook is my fav)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.On low speed, gradually mix in the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until a dough forms. Toss in 1 cup of Christmas M&M’s and mix for just a second to distribute them evenly. Chill the dough in the refrigerator while you prepare the cheesecake layer.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together for about 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil, allowing some overhang for easy removal, and spray it with non-stick baking spray.
- Assemble the Bars: Press half of the chilled cookie dough into the prepared pan to form an even layer at the bottom. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie dough layer.Crumble the remaining cookie dough on top of the cheesecake layer and sprinkle the remaining M&M’s over the top
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the cookie dough is golden brown. The center may still look slightly jiggly, but don’t worry—it will firm up as it cools
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool on the counter for 30 minutes, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill completely for at least 2 hours. Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the foil overhang, cut into squares, and enjoy!
- Pro Tip: For neat slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts
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Notes
- M&Ms come in SO many colors - you'll be able to match this dessert with any celebration!
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.