Layered Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

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Rich cheesecake bars with a buttery cookie dough base and a velvety cream cheese layer topped with chocolate chips. 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 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, cream together 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  2. Step 2: Gradually add 1 cup all-purpose flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. Press dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Step 4: Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream until creamy. Pour this cheesecake batter over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.

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