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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars for Every Occasion

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, a delightful blend of chewy cookies and creamy cheesecake.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Crust
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted if preferred
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used for a milder taste
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 1 large Egg Use large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free mix can be substituted
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1 pinch Salt Kosher or table salt can work interchangeably
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dark, milk, or white as preferred
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended for optimal taste
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or milk for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure if paste not available
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 2 large Eggs Use large eggs at room temperature
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Use high cocoa content for richness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for smooth ganache
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat, stirring until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Combine browned butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and room-temperature egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix well, then fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Spread the cookie dough in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges. Let cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
  5. Pour cheesecake mixture over cookie crust, spreading evenly. Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center. Let cool at room temperature.
  6. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
  7. Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly. Refrigerate to set for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, spread on top of ganache, and garnish with mini cookies. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Follow expert tips for best results and storage instructions for maintaining freshness.

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