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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Easy Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars are my idea of the perfect dessert. Semi-homemade yet full of decadence, this semi-homemade bar cookie recipe stars cheesecake atop a buttery sugar cookie crust.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 30 bars
Calories: 53 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package sugar cookie mix (see note 1)
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box french vanilla instant pudding mix (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 2 whole eggs plus 3 egg yolks
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cookie mix, pudding mix, brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 whole egg. Mix well and press in to bottom of pan.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl by hand, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth.
- Add remaining whole egg, egg yolks, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour over crust in pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Cool at least 30 minutes. Top with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Sugar cookie mix: Or homemade sugar cookies if you're feeling ambitious!
- French vanilla instant pudding mix: Feel free to swap in regular vanilla pudding if you prefer.
- Yield: This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bar recipe makes 30 small squares (or more like 20 to 24 in my home)!
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.