Name: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 stick salted butter (softened); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips; 8 ounces softened cream cheese; 1/2 cup granulated sugar

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Cheesecake Bars
What You’ll Need
How To Make Cheesecake Bars
How To Serve Cheesecake Bars
How To Store Leftover Bars
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Cheesecake Bars

My chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars are such a great recipe to treat your family and friends. Simple to prepare buttery crisp cookie layers stuffed with a sweet cheesecake filling. Be prepared to wow you guests for any and every occasion!

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What You’ll Need

salted butter– For most of my recipes I use salted butter. Unsalted works too.
granulated sugar– This fine white sugar adds sweetness to the cookie bars.
light brown sugar– Light brown sugar also adds sweetness and richness to the bars.
large egg– For consistency, I use large eggs in my cooking and baking.
pure vanilla extract– Use pure vanilla extract for best tasting results.
all-purpose flour– Flour is the main dry ingredient in the cookies.
vanilla instant pudding mix– Find instant pudding mix in the baking isle of the grocery store. Make sure the box says instant and not cook and serve.
kosher salt– Kosher salt is a course salt commonly used in cooking and baking. I prefer it over table salt.
baking soda– Baking soda helps the cookies rise during baking.
chocolate chips– Milk or semi sweet is generally what I use. White chips and butterscotch would be good substitutions too.
cream cheese– Use a full fat cream cheese for the recipe.

How To Make Cheesecake Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Place butter and sugars into a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat until creamy and well combined. Beat in egg and vanilla mixing well. Add flour, pudding mix, salt, and baking soda, mixing until dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips. Diving dough into two equal parts. Press half of the dough into prepared baking dish. Place cream cheese and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Beat until well combined. Spread over cookie dough layer. Use a cookie scoop to scoop remaining dough over cream cheese layer. Use an offset spatula to press and carefully spread dough over cream cheese layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown on top and set in middle. Remove and let cool completely. When bars are cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Add chocolate chips to mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Divide dough in two equal parts to start layering in baking dish.

Press 1/2 of the cookie dough into bottom of baking dish.

Prepare cream cheese layer and spread over cookie dough.

Use a cookie scoop to place the remaining cookie dough over cream cheese layer. Use an offset spatula to carefully press over top.

The top cookie dough layer does not have to be perfect. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set in middle.

Let bars cool completely and cut into squares.

How To Serve Cheesecake Bars

Serve bars room temperature cut into squares for any occasion really. They’re great for picnics, Holidays and any celebration.

How To Store Leftover Bars

Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.