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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Delight in these luscious Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars, featuring a buttery sugar cookie base layered with creamy vanilla cheesecake and topped with crumbly cookie bits. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bars combine the best of two beloved desserts into one irresistible 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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set it aside to ensure the bars won’t stick after baking.
  2. Make Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
  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 just until combined to form the cookie dough.
  4. Form Base Layer: Press approximately two-thirds of the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating a uniform cookie base.
  5. Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well blended.
  6. Assemble Layers: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the sugar cookie base layer in the pan, ensuring a smooth surface.
  7. Add Top Cookie Crumble: Crumble the remaining one-third of the sugar cookie dough over the cheesecake layer, distributing it evenly for a crumbly topping.
  8. Bake: Bake the assembled bars in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the cheesecake center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars for serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
  • Do not overmix the cookie dough to keep the texture tender.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and set cheesecake layer.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg into the sugar cookie dough for added warmth.

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