Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars. A perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, chewy cookie dough, and rich chocolate chips in every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (optional)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt. Mix in the oats (if using) and chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth to make the cheesecake layer.
- Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough base and spread evenly.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheesecake layer is set.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use a 9×9-inch pan for thicker bars or a 9×13-inch pan for thinner ones with more servings.
- Rolled oats add a nice chewy texture but can be omitted.
- You can add mini peanut butter cups or drizzle melted chocolate over the top for extra indulgence.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: ~25 g
- Sodium: ~180 mg
- Fat: ~20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~5 g
- Cholesterol: ~40 mg