Description
Delicious Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars with a creamy cheesecake filling on a soft sugar cookie crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Colorful sprinkles or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined, then press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden, then let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Blend in the eggs, one at a time, until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the slightly cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve with toppings.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of the bars from the pan.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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