Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars – Easy, Rich & Delicious!
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars combine two classic desserts into one irresistible treat. With a buttery cookie base, a creamy cheesecake layer, and plenty of chocolate chips, these bars are easy to prepare, affordable, and always a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (divided)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add one egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until dough forms.
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of chocolate chips, reserving some for later use.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add ½ cup sugar and mix well.
- Add the remaining egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and lump-free.
- Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the dough, spreading into an even layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough across the cheesecake layer.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Allow bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Chill before slicing to achieve neat squares.
You can substitute semi-sweet chips with dark or milk chocolate.
Adding nuts like walnuts or pecans gives a crunchy twist.