Description
Indulge in Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, a decadent dessert combining the nutty richness of browned butter with gooey chocolate chips and a creamy cheesecake layer. This easy-to-make treat blends crispy cookie edges with a smooth cheesecake center, perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling frequently until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. This builds a rich flavor foundation for the cookie layer.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with granulated and brown sugars, whisking until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold into wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips to complete the cookie dough.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream or Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and creamy to create the cheesecake center.
- Assemble the Bars: Press half of the cookie dough into a lined baking pan forming an even base. Spread the cheesecake mixture gently over this layer. Crumble the remaining cookie dough evenly on top to create a textured topping.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, until the cheesecake filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing to let layers firm up.
Notes
- Let the browned butter cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs during mixing.
- Use cream cheese at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake layer.
- Do not overbake; remove when cheesecake is set but still a bit jiggly to retain moisture.
- Line baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean slices.
- Chill bars for several hours before slicing to achieve neat, clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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