Description
Creamy, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these no-bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars combine two favorite desserts into one irresistible treat. Perfect for make-ahead sweet cravings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 16 oz cream cheese (2 packages), softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add milk and 1 tsp vanilla, then mix in flour and salt until a dough forms. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into the prepared pan to form the base.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping and 1 tsp vanilla, and mix until fluffy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie dough base.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the cheesecake layer and press lightly.
- Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Use heat-treated flour for safety since this is a no-bake recipe.
- Chill bars overnight for the cleanest slices.
- Freeze slightly before cutting for sharp edges.
- Serve cold for best texture and flavor.