Description
Creamy cheesecake nestled between buttery sugar cookie layers creates an irresistible dessert from classic American baking traditions. Rich cream cheese and sweet vanilla notes meld perfectly for a crowd-pleasing treat that satisfies intense dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16.5 oz (468 g) sugar cookie dough tube
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350°F and spray a baking dish with non-stick coating to guarantee seamless bar extraction.
- Craft Cheesecake Mixture: Whip cream cheese, vanilla extract, and egg into a silky-smooth amalgamation, incorporating powdered sugar for enhanced sweetness. Pro tip: Eliminate lumps by gently warming the mixing bowl in a hot water bath.
- Construct Cookie Foundation: Divide sugar cookie dough, pressing one half evenly across the baking dish to create a robust base layer.
- Layer and Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture uniformly over the cookie foundation, then transform the remaining dough into delicate, flattened fragments scattered across the top for a rustic appearance.
- Bake and Transform: Slide the dish into the preheated oven, monitoring for approximately 30 minutes until the surface achieves a golden, appetizing complexion.
- Cool and Set: Allow the bars to rest for one hour, enabling layers to solidify and flavors to harmonize completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Optional embellishment with decorative sprinkles can elevate the visual appeal before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Control Cream Cheese Temperature: Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, smooth cheesecake base.
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Press sugar cookie dough firmly and evenly into the baking dish to create a sturdy, crisp foundation that won’t become mushy.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: Check bars at 25 minutes to avoid overcooking; golden edges indicate perfect doneness without drying out the delicate layers.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let bars cool completely at room temperature for exactly one hour to help layers set and develop rich, harmonious flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg