Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Cream Cheese Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares—a decadent fusion of rich, gooey chocolate chip cookie layers and a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfectly golden on the outside with a creamy, sweet center, these squares are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and delivers 16 servings of pure bliss. Bake them to perfection in under 30 minutes and watch the layers meld into a heavenly bar dessert that’s ideal for potlucks, birthday parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. These cookie bars store beautifully in the fridge, making them the ultimate make-ahead dessert. Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, cream cheese dessert, easy cookie recipes, layered cookie squares.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Chocolate chips
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until fully incorporated.

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. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it into an even layer.

Step 8

Pour the cream cheese filling over the pressed cookie dough, spreading it evenly to cover the entire layer.

Step 9

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the cream cheese layer, gently spreading it out to mostly cover the filling (it’s okay if some filling peeks through).

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 11

Allow the cookie squares to cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment overhang to lift them out.

Step 12

Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1663.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7197.6

Total Fat 418.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 252.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 1139.8mg	0%
Sodium 3449.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 865.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 610.1g
Protein 76.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 639.8mg	0%
Iron 30.5mg	0%
Potassium 2565.4mg	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: 50.0%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 46.0%