Chewy Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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A luscious dessert bar combining soft, chewy cookie dough layers with rich, velvety cheesecake for a crowd-pleasing treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 16 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup, packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
16 oz, softened cream cheese
2/3 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
2 large eggs

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to lift bars out easily.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Mix in 2 tsp vanilla extract. Gradually add 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt, mixing on low just until combined.
Step 4: Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand.
Step 5: Press two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 6: In a separate bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Step 7: Pour cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough layer and smooth the top.
Step 8: Crumble remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer and gently press to adhere.
Step 9: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Step 10: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.