Description
Creamy cheesecake meets classic sugar cookie in this delightful dessert fusion. Rich layers of sweet, tangy filling nestled between buttery cookie crusts promise a delectable experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Cookie Ingredients:
- 16.5 ounces (468 grams) sugar cookie dough tube
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
Decorative Ingredients:
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lightly coating a baking dish with non-stick spray to ensure effortless removal of the bars.
- Create a silky cheesecake base by blending cream cheese with vanilla extract and egg until the mixture achieves a luxurious, smooth consistency. Optional powdered sugar can enhance the sweetness.
- Warm tip: If the cream cheese appears lumpy, submerge the mixing bowl in a gentle hot water bath to encourage a velvety texture.
- Divide the sugar cookie dough into two equal portions, strategically pressing one half into the baking dish to form a solid, uniform crust.
- Gently cascade the cream cheese mixture over the cookie foundation, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Transform the remaining cookie dough into delicate, flattened clusters, artfully scattering them across the cheesecake layer to create a rustic, appetizing topping.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, monitoring closely for approximately 30 minutes until the cookie surface transforms into a golden, appetizing hue.
- Allow the bars to cool completely for one hour, permitting the layers to set and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Optional festive flourish: Sprinkle decorative embellishments over the cooled bars before slicing into delectable squares for serving.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese is crucial for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake mixture; use a warm water bath to quickly bring it to the right temperature.
- Pressing sugar cookie dough evenly creates a sturdy, delicious base that prevents soggy bottoms and ensures consistent texture.
- Watch the baking time closely, as sugar cookies brown rapidly and can burn within minutes, potentially ruining the entire dessert.
- Cooling the bars completely allows the cheesecake to set properly, resulting in clean, neat slices that hold their shape.
- Customize your bars with festive sprinkles or additional toppings like chocolate drizzle or crushed cookies for a personalized touch.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg