Description
Delicious Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery sugar cookie crust with a creamy, smooth cheesecake layer. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for dessert lovers who want a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds in just 45 minutes of total prep and cooking time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or 1 1/4 cups homemade dough)
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust and cheesecake layers.
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form the Crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring a uniform layer that will serve as the crust.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes until it begins to lightly brown, indicating it is partially cooked and set.
- Mix Cheesecake Filling: While the crust bakes, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add Remaining Filling Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, flour, and salt to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Assemble Bars: Once the crust is baked, pour the cheesecake filling over it and spread evenly with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Bake Cheesecake Layer: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and has a lightly golden top.
- Cool and Chill: Let the bars cool for 10 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to firm up.
- Serve: Slice the bars into portions and enjoy this creamy and sweet dessert treat.
Notes
- For homemade sugar cookie dough, ensure it is chilled before pressing into the pan for best results.
- You can swap regular sugar cookie dough with gluten-free dough if needed for dietary restrictions.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to prevent lumps in the filling.
- Chilling the bars before slicing helps clean cuts and better texture.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
