Description
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cookie Bars combine soft, cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle cookies with a luscious, creamy cheesecake swirl baked into delicious bars. This dessert offers the perfect balance of warm spices and rich cream cheese, making it a delightful treat for parties, snacks, or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Cream cheese (softened)
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Granulated sugar
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Egg (for cheesecake layer)
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Vanilla extract
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All-purpose flour
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Ground cinnamon
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Salt
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Unsalted butter (softened)
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Granulated sugar (for cookie dough)
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Brown sugar
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Eggs (for cookie dough)
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Vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
- Additional cinnamon and sugar (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add one egg and vanilla extract; mix until creamy. Set aside.
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Make cookie dough: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
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Assemble bars: Spread half the cookie dough evenly in the pan. Spoon cheesecake mixture over it. Drop remaining cookie dough by spoonfuls over cheesecake and gently swirl with a knife.
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Add topping: Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
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Bake: Bake 35-40 minutes until cheesecake is set and cookie dough is golden.
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Cool and slice: Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.Fold mini chocolate chips into the cookie dough for extra sweetness.Add nutmeg or cloves to the dough for extra spice.Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.Drizzle with caramel or cream cheese frosting for a decadent topping.
