Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert fusion with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars. With layers of creamy peanut butter cookie dough, rich chocolate chips, and a luscious cheesecake topping, these bars are a decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter, peanut butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Layer and Bake: Press two-thirds of cookie dough into pan, top with cheesecake mixture, then remaining cookie dough. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Cool in pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for an added touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
