Description
Creamy and rich Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars made with a soft buttery sugar cookie crust and smooth cheesecake filling. These easy dessert bars are perfect for holidays, parties, birthdays, or a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 roll (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons colorful sprinkles (optional)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Lightly sprinkle the flour over the cookie dough to help create a firmer crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until fully combined and silky.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the sugar cookie crust.
- Top with colorful sprinkles or white chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center appears set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer the bars to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chilling the bars helps the cheesecake filling firm up for cleaner slices.
- You can use homemade sugar cookie dough instead of refrigerated dough.
- Add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling for a citrus variation.
- Decorate with seasonal sprinkles for holidays and parties.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
