Description
Sweet chocolate chip bars meet creamy cheesecake in this irresistible dessert that blends rich flavors and textures. Indulgent layers promise a delightful experience you cannot resist, making each bite a perfect harmony of classic comfort and elegant decadence.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the chocolate chip cookie layer.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined and creating a uniform consistency.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients to form a rich chocolate chip cookie dough.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until silky and free of lumps, creating a smooth base.
- Blend in the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until completely incorporated.
- Spread two-thirds of the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly across the prepared baking pan, creating a solid foundation.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the cookie dough base, spreading it to cover the entire surface.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer, creating a rustic, textured topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours.
- Use parchment paper handles to lift the bars out of the pan, then slice into squares for serving.
- Refrigerate any remaining bars for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly before assembling to prevent excessive spreading and maintain crisp edges during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture and taste.
- To reduce sweetness, opt for dark chocolate chips and decrease sugar by 2-3 tablespoons in both cookie and cheesecake layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg