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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

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These chocolate chip cheesecake bars combine a chewy cookie base, creamy cheesecake center, and plenty of chocolate chips for the ultimate easy dessert. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet treat at home, they’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (3/4 cup for dough, 1/4 cup for topping)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×9-inch (23x23cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
  5. Press about 2/3 of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the rest for topping.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour cheesecake mixture over the cookie base and gently spread to the edges.
  8. Drop small blobs of remaining cookie dough on top of the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips over the top.
  9. Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set but slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted into the cheesecake should come out mostly clean.
  10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. For clean bars, chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  11. Lift out using parchment overhang, slice into 16 squares, and serve.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and cream cheese. Don’t overmix the cheesecake layer to avoid cracks. Chill bars before slicing for neat squares. You can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free alternatives as needed. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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