Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in the perfect marriage of snickerdoodle cookies and creamy cheesecake with these irresistible Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars. A delightful treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Assemble the bars: Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Spread over the dough. Crumble remaining dough on top. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping and sprinkle over bars.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool and chill before slicing.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding a dash of cinnamon to the cheesecake filling.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and chilled until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
