Chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars combine the best of two delicious worlds into one delicious dessert everyone will love. A chocolate chip cookie base is covered in a layer of rich cheesecake and then baked to perfection.
Chocolate chip cookies are great. Cheesecake bars are great. We love them both, so we decided to combine the two into one delicious dessert. It's hard to argue with the results when all you have left is an empty pan!
This was inspired by another cookie bar recipe and our O'Henry Bars on this site and makes a great dessert after a classic meal like this meatloaf recipe, beef stroganoff, or honey garlic chicken stir fry.
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Why You'll Love This Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Any kind of frosted cookie is always a winner, as is anything involving cheesecake. There's really nothing not to love about these delicious bars.
- It uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen or any grocery store.
- It's an easy recipe that even beginners can make.
- Chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake are both classic flavors.
- These are perfect for weeknight dessert or for parties.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Chip Cookies
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter - softened
- Vanilla extract
- Light brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Large eggs
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Layer
- Cream cheese - softened
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Large egg
See the recipe card below for the specific quantities for each ingredient.
Flavor Variations and Substitutions
- Use your favorite cookie dough to create different cookie cheesecake bars.
- Use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips in the cookie dough.
- Add cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture to make a chocolate cheesecake layer.
If you love cheesecake bars, we think you'll enjoy our no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Cream the butter and wet cookie ingredients.
Mix the dry cookie ingredients.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients to create the dough and mix in the chocolate chips.
Cream the cheesecake ingredients until smooth.
Press half the cookie dough into a prepared 8x8 baking dish.
Cover the dough with the cheesecake mixture.
Top the cheesecake with the other half of the cookie dough. Bake at 325℉ for 35-40 minutes or until the top turns golden brown. Refrigerate until cooled completely, slice, and enjoy.
Hint
Be gentle when adding the top cookie dough layer to keep a nice delineation between all 3 layers.
Storage
Refrigerate these bars before serving, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for maximum freshness. These will keep well in the freezer, too!
Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap, place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag, and store for up to a month. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
What To Serve With Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Serve these bars as a delicious dessert or add them to a larger dessert spread at your next party.
Tips
- Use an even layer of non-stick spray on your pan, but don't use so much that it pools.
- Mix the cheesecake batter until smooth, but don't overmix it.
- Chill the bars for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours. Overnight is better!
FAQ
Cheesecake bars are simply a cheesecake that's been cooked in a square or rectangular pan and then cut into slices.
It is. The only difference is that the cookie dough is cooked in a sheet rather than in individual portions.
Ice crystals form in the cheesecake while it's in the freezer. If stored for no more than a month, there are minimal crystals. However, the longer cheesecake remains in the freezer, the more ice crystals form. This leads to a grainy texture.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tap vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉. Spray a layer of nonstick cooking spray in an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until light and creams.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture while the mixer is on low speed. Next, mix the chocolate chips until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
- For the cheesecake layer, add cream cheese softened, egg, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl. Cream together using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer. Set aside.
- Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top of the cookie dough layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining dough over the top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top starts to turn a slight golden brown color.
- Remove the bars from the oven and place them in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until they are cooled completely.
- Serve and ENJOY!
Notes
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- Use an even layer of non-stick spray on your pan, but don't use so much that it pools.
- Mix the cheesecake batter until smooth, but don't overmix it.
- Be gentle when adding the top cookie dough layer to keep a nice delineation between all 3 layers.
- Chill the bars for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours. Overnight is better!
Nutrition
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
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