Description
Snickerdoodle cheesecake bars blend cinnamon-sugar cookies with creamy cheesecake for an irresistible dessert. Delightful layers of classic flavors create a memorable treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for crust)
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 large egg (for crust)
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for crust)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, creating overhanging edges for seamless removal.
- Cookie Base Creation: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then blend in egg and vanilla extract until fully integrated. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the butter mixture to form a uniform dough.
- Dough Layering: Press the cookie dough evenly across the prepared pan, establishing a compact foundation for the cheesecake layer.
- Cheesecake Mixture Development: Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually incorporating sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs, ensuring smooth and consistent blending.
- Layer Assembly: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie base, spreading uniformly across the surface.
- Cinnamon Topping: Sprinkle a delicate mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar over the cheesecake layer.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into a preheated 350°F oven, baking 30-35 minutes until the center sets and loses its liquid movement.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for two hours to enhance flavor and texture.
- Serving Preparation: Lift the entire dessert using parchment paper handles, slice into elegant squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Calibrate Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal cookie dough texture and consistent mixing.
- Control Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing cheesecake batter to prevent air bubbles and maintain smooth, creamy consistency.
- Watch Baking Precision: Check doneness by gentle center jiggle – it should slightly wobble but not appear liquid to prevent overbaking.
- Chill for Flavor Development: Refrigerate bars for minimum two hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg