Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Delightful Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars featuring a rich cream cheese layer sandwiched between layers of buttery chocolate chip cookie dough. These bars combine the best of classic cookies and creamy cheesecake in one perfect dessert, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 18 oz roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bars.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick foil to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal.
- Form Cookie Base: Spread a little more than half of the cookie dough evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly to create a solid, uniform layer.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy to ensure a smooth filling.
- Add Sugar: Gradually beat in the granulated sugar until fully combined with the cream cheese, ensuring sweetness throughout.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the cheesecake filling.
- Assemble Layers: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the cookie dough base layer in the baking dish.
- Add Cookie Topping: Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top of the cheesecake layer, distributing it evenly for a textured finish.
- Bake Bars: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and cookie dough topping is golden brown.
- Cool Completely: Remove from oven and let cool completely in the baking dish to allow the bars to set properly before slicing.
- Store: Transfer bars to an airtight container and keep refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more consistent cheesecake filling.
- Ensure the cream cheese is well softened or results may be lumpy.
- Press cookie dough firmly to create a sturdy base that holds the cheesecake layer.
- Cooling completely before cutting prevents crumbling and maintains clean slices.
- Store refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best flavor and texture.
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