Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars are a delightful treat combining soft cookie base, creamy cheesecake, and juicy strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined, and incorporate the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream and mix until well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cookie base evenly.
- Scatter the sliced strawberries evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the strawberries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and the edges start to pull away from the pan.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don't skip the chilling time after baking. For thicker bars, use a smaller baking dish. Prepare cookie dough ahead of time for convenience.