Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars 🍪🍰

Posted by by Sara 1 year Ago 227 Views

Ingredients:

For the cookie dough layer:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

For the cheesecake layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions:

Prepare the cookie dough:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Prepare the cheesecake layer:

  1. Make the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, egg, and sour cream. Beat until creamy and well combined.

Assemble the bars:

  1. Layer the cookie dough: Spread about 2/3 of the chocolate chip cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, pressing it evenly to form the bottom layer.
  2. Add the cheesecake layer: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie dough layer.
  3. Top with the remaining cookie dough: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer. Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl the cookie dough into the cheesecake mixture, creating a marbled effect.

Bake:

  1. Bake the bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
  2. Cool: Let the bars cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve:

  1. Slice and enjoy: Once cooled, cut the bars into squares and enjoy the creamy, chocolatey goodness!

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: For thicker cookie dough layers, you can chill the dough for about 30 minutes before spreading it in the pan.
  • Use mini chocolate chips: For a more even distribution of chocolate in the cookie dough, try using mini chocolate chips.
  • Make ahead: These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or store in a freezer-safe container.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 16):

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 20g