Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cheesecake bars blend creamy cheesecake with classic chocolate chip cookie comfort. Silky cream cheese nestles between buttery cookie layers, offering a delightful dessert slice that satisfies sweet cravings with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (16.5-ounce/467 grams) rolls refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 3 (8-ounce/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by coating a 9×13-inch glass dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth, creamy base by thoroughly blending cream cheese with eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency and silky texture.
- Transform the cookie dough into a uniform foundation by carefully slicing the rolls into thin, consistent ¼-inch rounds and arranging them edge-to-edge across the entire bottom of the prepared dish, pressing gently to eliminate any potential gaps.
- Distribute the cream cheese mixture evenly across the cookie dough base, using a spatula to spread it smoothly and create a balanced layer that covers the entire surface.
- Complete the layering process by strategically placing the remaining cookie dough slices atop the cream cheese, ensuring comprehensive coverage and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the top develops a golden-brown hue and the center reaches a slightly firm consistency.
- Allow the baked dessert to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill thoroughly and set the layers.
- Once fully chilled, slice into neat bars, revealing the delectable layers and serving as a delightful dessert option.
Notes
- Prep ahead by softening cream cheese at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending.
- No need to worry about perfect cookie dough layer placement; pressing slices together creates a delicious, even base.
- Chilling is crucial for clean, neat bar cuts and helps flavors meld together beautifully.
- Watch for golden-brown top and slightly firm center as key doneness indicators during baking.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richest, most decadent cheesecake texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg