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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Add egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla, then stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  2. Press dough evenly into a parchment-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
  3. Whisk cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Pour over crust and spread gently.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  5. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours. Lift out, slice into 9 bars, and serve.

Notes

Chilling is essential for clean slices; don’t skip it. The crust bakes under the cheesecake layer, so no pre-baking is needed. Bars keep well chilled and taste even better the next day.