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You have to make these delicious Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. They are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies. They are perfect for the holidays, bake sales, cookie trays and more!
Your family will love these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. You can’t go wrong combining the deliciousness of chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake. I love how easy this dessert recipe is to make any night of the week.
I love to make these cookie bars because of the combination of flavors. In my opinion, they are much easier to bake then regular cookies. You don’t have to scoop and batch bake your dough. It all goes into one pan. Try these other favorite desserts bar recipes, Easy Pecan Pie Bars Recipe, Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars, Scotcheroos Bars and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe.
What's in this post: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Why We Love these Cheesecake Bars
What could be better than delicious cheesecake or chocolate chip cookies? Chocolate chip cream cheese bars of course! This recipe is a game changer and one you will fall in love with.
These cookie cheesecake bars are delicious and pretty much amazing! The cheesecake filling combined with the chocolate chip cookie dough make a dessert that no one will forget!
It’s always a hit regardless of what kind you make and everyone will really love these Cookie bars!
Ingredients
- Flour – In use unbleached all purpose flour for this recipe.
- Baking Soda – This is needed so that the bars will rise when baking.
- Salt – Just a small amount to bring out the flavors in the other ingredients.
- Butter – Softened at room temperature.
- Sugar and Brown Sugar – I love using a combination of both types of sugar.
- Large Egg – This is necessary as it binds the other ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract – Just a little bit as a delicious sweetness to these cookie bars.
- Chocolate Chips – I usually use semi-sweet chocolate chips but milk chocolate would be delicious in this recipe too. You can even use mini chocolate chips.
- Cream Cheese – Full fat cream cheese as it makes these cheesecake bars cream. Softened cream cheese to room temperature for a creamy texture.
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Variations Ideas
- Change Chocolate Chips – I have even used white chocolate chips and it was delicious. Sometimes you have to use what you have on hand.
- Additions – You can also add any nuts, candies, or sprinkles. That is what is great about this recipe, you can change it up to what your family likes. You might even co-ordinate the sprinkles with your holiday party.
How to Make Cheesecake Cookie Bars
This is a really simple recipe and even the kids can help. The results are so tasty and one of our favorite recipes.
Step 1 – In a large bowl, combine the chocolate chip cookie crust ingredients with a stand mixer or a hand mixer. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to combine all the ingredients.
Step 2 – Press 2/3 of it into the 9×9 pan. Save the remaining dough for after you pour in the cheesecake filling.
Step 3 – In a separate bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add in the egg and teaspoon vanilla extract for the Cheesecake batter. Then pour the filling on top of the crust.
Step 4 – Then with the remaining dough crumbs, crumble on top of the cheesecake layer and bake.
- Step 5 – Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35-40 minutes and the top is golden brown.
- Step 6 – Let the cheesecake bars cool on the counter on a wire rack for an hour and then place in fridge for 3-4 hours before serving.
Expert Tips for Making Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
- Chill Time – I have found that it is best to let them cool completely before cutting into them. As crazy as it sounds, using a plastic knife makes it cut easier. The cookie bars cut into perfect squares!
- Baking Pans – I usually make the chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars in a 9×9 pan. But if I am bringing it to a party, I will double the recipe. Then I will use a 9 x 13 pan.
- Use Parchment Paper – Line the baking pan with parchment paper as it makes it easier to remove the cheesecake bars from the pan.
How to Store Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Due to the cheesecake layer, these bars should be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days. They can sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes when serving but should be refrigerated after that time.
Can you Freeze Cheesecake Bars?
Yes, these cheesecake bars freeze great.
To freeze:
- Ensure that the bars have cooled completely and cut into bars.
- Place the bars on a baking sheet and then put them in the freezer for at least 40 minutes to 1 hour.
- After this time, move the cars to a freezer safe bag.
- Then freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- When you are ready to enjoy them, defrost them out over night in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your cheesecake and cookie layers are dry it is possible that to much flour has been added. Make sure when you mix in the flour ingredient that you measure with a measuring cup.
We have not tried it with store bought cookie dough, but it should work in this recipe. You may need to set out the cookie to softened it for about 30 minutes so it is easy to press into the pan. If you try it with the store bought cookie dough, come back and let us know how it turns out.
You will know that the bars are finished cooking when the top is golden brown. Make sure to not overcook as this will ensure that you have a soft and chewy dessert bars.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2/3 cup softened Butter
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 cup Chocolate Chips
- Filling:
- 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt for crust.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and whip to incorporate.
- Add flour mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- Combine filling ingredients (Cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla) and beat until blended.
- Spread filling over the cookie dough layer and level.
- Crumble remaining crust dough over the filling layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheesecake is set and cookie dough has browned.
- Allow to cool completely and chill before slicing.
Every one loved these
Cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies wrapped into one delicious recipe! LOVE this when I’m having a sweet teeth!
Been making this for years and everyone asks me for the recipe. Highly recommend
One of the best desserts I have ever eaten! Thank you!
One of my favorites!
Just when I thought cheesecake couldn’t be better, I ran across this recipe! I recommend this for anyone with a sweet tooth like me because it’s easy and you’ll get the best of both worlds.
Tasted amazing and I loved how easy it was to make!
One of my all time favorite desserts! Delicious!
This dessert was so yummy!
Chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake…these were a hit. Easy to make. I decreased choc chips to 1 and a half cups. Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you so much for sharing Linda! These are always a hit with my family too – who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake?!
Tasted fantastic, but could use a few less chocolate chips….dont get me wrong I love chocolate but next attempt, I think I would use maybe a half cup less.
Thank you for commenting!
Is two cups of flour correct?
Yes, it’s correct.
This is one of my favourite baking recipes. If you love cheesecake like me, double the “filling” part!!
Hi Carrie, do you know if I double this recipe and put it in 9×13 would it work?
Yes that will work great!
These are amazing, used an 8×8 pan and came out perfectly. Cannot recommend this recipe enough!