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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Deliciously rich and creamy Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars combining a buttery sugar cookie base and crumble topping with a smooth cheesecake layer in between. These bars are perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy the best of both classic sugar cookies and silky cheesecake in one treat.

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookie Layer

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside to ensure your bars do not stick.
  2. Make Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a cookie dough.
  4. Form Cookie Base: Press about two-thirds of the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the base layer.
  5. Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
  6. Assemble Layers: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the sugar cookie base layer in the pan.
  7. Add Crumbled Cookie Topping: Crumble the remaining one-third of the sugar cookie dough over the cheesecake layer to create a crumbly topping.
  8. Bake: Bake the assembled bars in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cheesecake center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve. This cooling step helps the bars set perfectly.

Notes

  • Make sure both the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  • Press cookie dough evenly into the pan to avoid uneven baking.
  • Do not overbake; the cheesecake center should remain slightly jiggly to stay creamy.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For easier slicing, chill the bars before cutting.

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