The Greatest Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Whoever stated you possibly can have an excessive amount of of a great factor clearly by no means had a chew of the most effective cheesecake cookie bars. Gooey caramel and buttery toffee stud the last word cookie bar with an ideal layer of creamy chilly cheesecake within the middle.

Cheesecake Cookie Bars

No joke, my buddies, these bars are wonderful. I do know higher than to make them once I’ll be left alone with the entire pan. They’re an superior potluck or celebration deal with, good for sharing with buddies.

I’ve included directions on tips on how to make these cheesecake bars gluten free in case you want or wish to. I can truthfully inform you these style simply nearly as good when gluten free!

I’ve fairly just a few desserts which might be naturally gluten-free or are simply modified to be gluten-free right here. Take a look at the entire Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this web site.

Whereas your cheesecake bars are baking, it’s possible you’ll wish to whip up a fast Cafe con Leche to sip as soon as your candy snack is full. Or in case you’re extra of a tea lover, check out this Homemade Chai.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

To make this recipe, you’ll want the next components:

• butter
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• flour
• salt
• baking soda
• semi candy chocolate chips
• toffee bits
• caramel bits
• cream cheese
• white sugar

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.

Beat collectively the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and the egg and beat once more till clean and creamy.

Beat within the flours, soda, and salt simply till mixed. Stir within the chocolate chips, caramel bits, and toffee bits.

Press half the dough into the underside of the parchment lined pan. (For those who’re like me and solely have one mixer, place the remainder of the dough in a small bowl and wipe out the blending bowl to make use of for the cheesecake layer.)

Beat collectively the cream cheese and sugar till clean. Add the egg and vanilla and beat once more till utterly clean.

Pour the cheesecake layer over the cookie crust within the pan.

Use your arms to drop chunks of the remaining cookie dough into flat discs and layer them over the cheesecake filling. Don’t stress making it look good or protecting your entire pan.

Bake for 28-33 minutes, simply till the bars are cooked by and the highest has frivolously browned. Permit them to chill utterly, earlier than lifting them from the pan with the parchment paper.

Slice into bars and retailer within the fridge. Get pleasure from!

Toffee bits or caramel bits could also be substituted for one another on this recipe in case you don’t occur to have each available.

{initially 9/13/14 – recipe notes and images up to date 9/11/24}

unique recipe tailored gently from Joyously Domestic