Description
Sweet meets creamy in these irresistible Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars that blend classic bakery charm with rich dessert indulgence. Layered with buttery cookie base and silky cheesecake filling, these bars promise a delightful escape for dessert enthusiasts craving pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Base:
- 16.5 ounces (468 grams) sugar cookie dough
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 egg
Flavor and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coating an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Create the creamy cheesecake mixture by whisking cream cheese, vanilla extract, and egg until completely smooth, gently warming the mixture in a water bath if the cream cheese appears lumpy.
- Divide the sugar cookie dough into two equal portions, pressing one half firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a uniform base layer.
- Carefully pour the silky cheesecake filling over the initial cookie crust, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Strategically place flattened pieces of the remaining cookie dough on top of the cheesecake layer, creating a rustic, textured appearance.
- Slide the assembled dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-browning – remove when the surface turns a delicate golden hue.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for a minimum of one hour, which helps the filling set and makes cutting easier.
- Finish by sprinkling decorative confetti or colorful sprinkles across the cooled surface before slicing into neat, bite-sized squares.
Notes
- Select room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumpy filling and ensure smooth texture.
- Swap regular sugar cookie dough with gluten-free or vegan alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Chill bars completely before cutting to achieve clean, crisp edges and prevent crumbling.
- Use parchment paper overhang for easier removal and more precise bar cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg