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Pumpkin Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Bars

I have made these Pumpkin Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Bars SO many times for friends and family! I get asked for the recipe constantly!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 18 bars
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 32 golden Oreo cookies
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 12 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon chips
  • 16.5 oz package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper (this helps make it easier to lift the bars from the pan for cutting).
  2. Crush Golden Oreo cookies in a large, resealable zip top bag with a meat mallet or large soup can. (You can also crush them using your blender or food processor; that's what I like to do.) Combine the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of prepared baking pan.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar and beat over medium speed with an electric mixer. Add the egg, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree and beat until smooth. Pour over the crust.
  4. Crumble the sugar cookie dough in small chunks over the top of the cheesecake filling. You can also thinly slice the sugar cookie dough with a sharp knife and place the slices over the filling (my new favorite way.) You will have some dough left over. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon chips on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until crust is golden and edges are set. Allow to cool completely before transferring the pan to the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours (this helps the bars to set). Store bars in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Line your baking pan: for easier removal and cutting of your pumpkin cheesecake bars, line your pan with parchment paper that overhangs on the sides. This will allow you to "lift" the bars out of the pan and slice them easily.
  • How to store: once the bars have cooled completely, cover them tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
  • Alternative to cinnamon chips: sometimes cinnamon chips can be challenging to find. They are usually easier to find around Thanksgiving and Christmas at your local grocery store, though other times of the year they might be more elusive. I've found them at Walmart, Kroger, and H-E-B. If you aren't able to find any, no worries! You can replace them with white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • How to freeze: Prepare as instructed, then allow the bars to cool completely. Place the pan of bars in the refrigerator for at least four hours, then cover tightly with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  • How to make gluten free: In order to make these bars gluten free, all you need to do is use a gluten free sugar cookie mix. Here is one you can purchase at the store to whip up quickly, or this recipe for a homemade gluten free sugar cookie dough would work well also.

Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 1335IU (27%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 1335IU 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.