Cream Cheese Bar Cookies

Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery crust, creamy filling, and golden crumbly topping with these decadent Cream Cheese Bar Cookies. Perfectly blending luscious cream cheese and a hint of vanilla, these easy-to-make dessert bars are the ultimate treat for any occasion. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe layers a soft, crumbly dough with a rich cream cheese filling, all baked to perfection in under 35 minutes. Serve them chilled for a firm, velvety bite that's as satisfying as it is delicious. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, these cream cheese bar cookies are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, the baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

Press two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the crust. Set the remaining dough aside for the topping.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.

Step 6

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust in the baking pan and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.

Step 8

Crumble the remaining dough over the cream cheese filling to create the topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, about 1–2 hours. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up further.

Step 11

Cut into 16 squares, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1133.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4745.8

Total Fat 284.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 172.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1139.8mg	0%
Sodium 1955.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 506.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 268.1g
Protein 59.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 374.8mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 746.6mg	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: 53.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 42.0%