Description
Delectable snickerdoodle cheesecake bars combine classic cinnamon-sugar cookies with creamy cheesecake for an irresistible dessert. Rich layers and warm spices create a memorable treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packets (16 oz / 452 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened and melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar (snickerdoodle layer)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (cheesecake filling)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (crust)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (topping)
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full-size graham crackers)
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans
- 1 ½ tsps cinnamon
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Fire up the oven to 350°F and meticulously line a 13×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Crust Construction: Pulverize graham crackers, pecans, and sugar into fine, uniform crumbs, then marry with melted butter to create a cohesive base. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Cheesecake Creation: Whip cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon until achieving a luxuriously smooth and aerated consistency. Elegantly pour the mixture over the prepared crust, spreading uniformly.
- Cookie Dough Development: Cream butter and sugar until light and voluminous. Integrate egg and vanilla, then gently fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to form a supple snickerdoodle dough. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Layering and Topping: Strategically distribute cookie dough across the cheesecake layer, creating complete coverage. Sprinkle a generous dusting of cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cookie surface turns golden-brown and the center maintains a slight wobble. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Serving Finale: Once thoroughly chilled, slice into elegant squares and present this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a stable base for the cheesecake bars.
- Cheesecake Smoothness Secret: Whip cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Baking Precision Pointer: Watch for golden-brown cookie topping and a slight center jiggle, which indicates perfect doneness without overbaking.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, creating a more cohesive and delectable dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg