🍰 Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars: The Ultimate Dessert Mashup!


 

🍪 For the Sugar Cookie Layer:

• 1 cup (2 sticksunsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

🧀 For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz (2 blockscream cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream

✨ For the Crumble Topping (Optional):

• ½ cup reserved sugar cookie dough
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon


👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step (Easy & Foolproof!)

1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough

① Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13” pan with parchment.
② Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add egg + vanilla.
③ Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
④ Reserve ½ cup dough for topping (if using). Press the rest into the pan.

2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

① Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth.
② Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy.
③ Pour over the cookie crust.

3. Add the Crumble Topping

① Mix reserved dough + sugar + cinnamon.
② Crumble over the cheesecake layer.

4. Bake & Chill

⏰ Bake 30-35 mins until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
❄️ Cool 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours (or overnight).

5. Slice & Serve!

🔪 Cut into squares and enjoy!


💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Bars

🔥 Clean slices? Use a hot knife (dip in hot water, then wipe dry).
🍓 Fruity twist? Swirl in strawberry jam before baking.
🍫 Chocoholic’s dream? Add chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
⏳ Make ahead? Freeze unbaked or baked for up to 1 month.