Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a sugar cookie crust and a creamy cheesecake topping with these easy-to-make Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Optional Topping:
- Colorful sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and flour, and mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough crust and spread evenly. If desired, top with sprinkles or sanding sugar for a festive finish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Use homemade sugar cookie dough if preferred.
- For easy slicing, use a sharp knife dipped in warm water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
