Description
Delicious Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars featuring a rich cream cheese layer sandwiched between two layers of soft chocolate chip cookie dough. Perfectly baked to golden brown perfection, these bars offer a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and classic cookie flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together the softened butter, vegetable shortening, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cider vinegar until creamy and fully combined.
- Add Egg, Baking Soda, and Flour: Beat in the egg and baking soda, then gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough. Divide this dough into two equal portions and set aside.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Bars: Press half of the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass baking pan. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cookie dough in the pan. With the remaining cookie dough, flatten small portions into disks and arrange them evenly spaced on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Bake: Place the assembled pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares. Store any leftover bars covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth cheesecake layer.
- Do not overmix the flour to keep the cookie dough tender.
- Flatten the dough pieces on top to resemble cookie disks for even baking.
- Allow bars to cool completely to prevent the cheesecake layer from breaking apart when cutting.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 to 4 days for best quality.
