Description
These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars combine the best of both worlds—soft, buttery sugar cookie dough layered with rich, creamy cheesecake. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert bar perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you're craving something sweet and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 package of sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Optional: 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for extra sweetness)
- Optional: colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Press half of the sugar cookie dough into the bottom of the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Optional: Add powdered sugar for added sweetness and mix again.
- Spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the cookie crust.
- Crumble the remaining sugar cookie dough over the top.
- Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and center is mostly set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix in lemon zest or fresh berries into the cheesecake layer.
- Using parchment paper helps lift the bars cleanly from the pan.
- Bars can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
