Description

Decadently creamy cheesecake swirled with rich chocolate chips atop a buttery cookie crust, these bars are a perfect indulgent treat combining cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)

1 large egg (for cheesecake)

1 cup mini chocolate chips, divided

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until creamy. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and beat until creamy and combined.
Stir half of the mini chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture.
Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie crust.
Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer, then sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheesecake layer is set and edges are lightly golden.
Let cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the cookie dough for extra crunch.

Swap mini chocolate chips for white chocolate or peanut butter chips to vary flavors.

For a seasonal twist, mix cinnamon or espresso powder into the crust.

Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled bars for extra indulgence.

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Let bars come to room temperature or microwave briefly before serving for a warm treat.

Freezing is not recommended as cheesecake texture may change.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: Approximately 280 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg