Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat that combines creamy cheesecake, nutty peanut butter, and sweet chocolate chips in a chewy cookie base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Break the refrigerated cookie dough into small pieces and press half into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and peanut butter, then beat until smooth. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake filling and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Do not skip the chilling step for better texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for optimal mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, Cookie, Cheesecake, Bars, Dessert