Cheesecake Cookie Dough Bars Recipes

BUTTERFINGER COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• To make chocolate chip cookie layer: Melt butter and let cool to warm. Add in brown sugar and mix to combine. Add in egg and vanilla extract and mix to combine. Add in flour and fold to combine. Fold in mini chocolate chip and fold to combine. Pour mixture into pan; set aside. To make cheesecake: Add all ingredients in a bowl and beat until blended. Set aside. Assembly: Press 3/4 of cookie mixture into pan. Place Butterfinger bars side-by-side on top of cookie dough. Pour cheesecake mixture on top. Crumble remaining cookie dough and sprinkle on top of cheesecake layer. Sprinkle chocolate chips all over top. Transfer pan to oven and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes at 375°F. Remove from oven set on wire rack to cool.

CHEESECAKE COOKIE DOUGH BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. For the crust - Mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar.
• 2. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 5 minutes.
• 3. Cream together well the cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar.
• 4. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread evenly over the graham crumb crust.
• 5. Cream together very well: butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in 3/4 cup flour and salt just until a dough forms. Mix in the chocolate chips.
• 6. Pick up the cookie dough in handfuls and press into a ball. Break off small nuggets of the dough and sprinkle these evenly over the cheesecake layer.
• 7. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until the cookie dough just begins to brown on top. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars.
• 8. Store in airtight container if not freezing. The recipe calls for a 9 x 9 pan. I used a 9 x 13 baking dish. For a thicker bar, use the 9 x 9. I didn't have one.
• 9. Enjoy!

QUICK COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Divide cookie dough in half; press half of dough into an 8x8 pan or pie plate.
• Cream the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour over cookie dough.
• Put remaining cookie dough on top of cheesecake mixture in small chunks.
• Bake at 350° for 35-40 minute or until set.
• You may double this recipe and use a 13x9 pan.
• Cool 1 hour and refrigerate. Cut into small squares.

OREO CHEESECAKE COOKIE DOUGH BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper allowing a little overhang. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
• 2. In a medium bowl, mix the Oreo crumbs and melted butter together until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 6-7 minutes. Remove pan to a cooling rack. Leave the oven on.
• 3. While the crust is cooling, prepare the cookie dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. Slowly mix in the flour and mix until just incorporated. Mix in the mini chocolate chips. Set aside.
• 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla just until incorporated. Mix in the crushed Oreos. Pour the Oreo cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.
• 5. Use your hands to form clumps of cookie dough. Flatten the clumps of dough in the palm of your hands to flatten them out. Distribute the cookie dough evenly on top of the cheesecake batter. You will cover most of the cheesecake batter. It doesn't matter if it isn't perfect.
• 6. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, until the cookie dough top feels dry and firm and the pan is set. You can give it a little shake to see if it is set. Move bars to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
• 7. Lift the cooled bars out by the overhang; cut into squares and store in the refrigerator. Serve cold or at room temperature.