Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these luscious Cheesecake Cookie Bars, the perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and soft, chocolatey cookie dough. Featuring a buttery, chocolate chip cookie crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and a golden topping of dolloped cookie dough, these bars are a decadent treat that's guaranteed to impress. With only 20 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-staple ingredients like flour, brown sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this recipe is as approachable as it is irresistible. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet pick-me-up, these cheesecake bars are best served chilled to enhance their velvety texture. Whether you're a cookie lover, cheesecake enthusiast, or both, this dessert checks all the boxes for flavor, ease, and presentation!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 Large eggs
• 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture, and mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and set the cookie dough aside.

Step 6

In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully combined. Set the cheesecake filling aside.

Step 8

Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 9

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cookie dough crust, spreading it evenly to cover.

Step 10

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake filling. Use your fingers or a spatula to gently spread it out; it’s okay if some of the cheesecake layer shows through.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up before slicing.

Step 13

Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1532.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6235.4

Total Fat 385.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 232.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1271.7mg	0%
Sodium 4140.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 669.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 439.0g
Protein 84.5g	0%

Vitamin D 88IU	0%
Calcium 659.8mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 1033.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 41.3%