Chocolate Chip Cookie Cream Cheese Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert hybrid with these decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Cream Cheese Bars! This irresistible treat combines the chewy, buttery goodness of classic chocolate chip cookies with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling for a truly indulgent bite. Made with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and cream cheese, these bars are layered to perfection—starting with a golden cookie dough base, a luscious cream cheese center, and dollops of cookie dough on top for a double dose of flavor. Perfectly sweet with just the right hint of tang from the cream cheese, this dessert is ideal for potlucks, parties, or an indulgent snack at home. Easy to bake in a single pan and finished with a quick chill for clean slices, these bars are as convenient as they are crave-worthy. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a dessert experience that’s truly unforgettable! Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, cream cheese dessert, easy baking recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 piece Egg, large
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 190 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 200 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 225 grams Cream cheese, softened
• 70 grams Granulated sugar (for filling)
• 1 piece Egg, large (for filling)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping later.

Step 7

Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set the remaining dough aside.

Step 8

In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 70 grams of granulated sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough base in the pan, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 10

Scoop small chunks of the remaining cookie dough and distribute them over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cream cheese filling is set (a slight jiggle in the center is okay).

Step 12

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then chill them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Step 13

Using the parchment overhang, remove the bars from the pan and cut them into 12 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1060.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4235.6

Total Fat 235.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 866.8mg	0%
Sodium 2138.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 511.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 333.6g
Protein 60.4g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 412.0mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 735.0mg	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: 48.1%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 46.4%