Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet cookie dough nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are not only quick and easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering, whether it’s a birthday celebration, potluck, or cozy night in. The rich flavors and delightful textures will leave everyone craving more! Plus, they can be prepared in advance for hassle-free entertaining. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this sensational dessert that bridges the best of two worlds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (16 graham cracker sheets)
- 9 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 8 oz. pkgs Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 11 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, sour cream, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla; pour over crust.
- Prepare cookie dough by creaming butter and sugars; mix in vanilla and egg, then gradually add flour and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over cheesecake layer and bake for about 50 minutes until edges set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg