Description
Chocolate chip cheesecake bar bites combine a buttery cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a chocolate chip topping for an irresistible dessert. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or personal indulgence, these bars are easy to make and store well.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chocolate chip cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Bars
- Press half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cookie layer and spread evenly.
- Crumble remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the cheesecake is set.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Slice and Serve
- Use parchment overhang to lift bars from the pan. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Peanut Butter Twist: Replace 1/2 cup of butter with peanut butter.
- Oreo Addition: Mix crushed Oreos into the dough for extra crunch.
- Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce over bars before serving.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: dessert bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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