Best Cheesecake Cookie Bars (Printable Version)
Buttery cookie bars with a creamy cheesecake swirl, chocolate chips, caramel, and toffee bits in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1½ cups light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 egg
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus ¼ cup for topping if desired
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⅓ cup caramel bits
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⅓ cup toffee bits
→ *Gluten-Free Alternative
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1¼ cups brown rice flour
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⅔ cup tapioca starch
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⅓ cup potato starch
→ Cheesecake Ingredients
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup sugar
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1 egg
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and egg. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel bits, and toffee bits.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of a greased baking pan. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough layer. Top with the remaining cookie dough by spooning over the cheesecake layer and gently spreading.
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth filling.