Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

Yield: 8-9 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 4 hours

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How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecakes

Assorted baking ingredients on a white surface, including chocolate, sugar, cream, vanilla, salt, butter, sour cream, an egg, and a package of chocolate chip cookie dough.

Equipment:

  • Loaf Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer/Whisk

Ingredients:

Crust

  • 1 package Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, divided
  • (half for the crust, half for mini chocolate chip cookies)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg, room temp
  • â…› teaspoon salt

Ganache

  • ½ cup semisweet/dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Topping

  • 8-10 Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

3. Press half of the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.

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4. Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes, then let it cool slightly.

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5. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, egg, and salt until smooth.

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6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the slightly cooled crust.

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7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.

8. Tear the remaining cookie dough into small pieces and bake on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown.

9. Cool the cheesecake at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.

10. In a small bowl, pour hot heavy cream over semisweet chocolate chips, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to make ganache.

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11. Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake bars and spread evenly.

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Top with mini chocolate chip cookies.

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12. Chill for another 15–20 minutes to set the ganache.

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13. Slice into 8–9 bars and serve chilled.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

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A layered dessert with chocolate chip cookies, creamy filling, and chocolate topping, displayed on a wooden board with extra cookies and chocolate chips scattered around.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Chill Time:4 hours
Total Time:5 hours 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand Mixer/Whisk

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 package Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough divided (half for the crust, half for mini chocolate chip cookies)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup 52g sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg room temp
  • â…› teaspoon salt

Ganache

  • ½ cup semisweet/dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Topping

  • 8-10 Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Press half of the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, egg, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the slightly cooled crust.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  • Tear the remaining cookie dough into small pieces and bake on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown.
  • Cool the cheesecake at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
  • In a small bowl, pour hot heavy cream over semisweet chocolate chips, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to make ganache.
  • Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake bars and spread evenly. Top with mini chocolate chip cookies.
  • Chill for another 15–20 minutes to set the ganache.
  • Slice into 8–9 bars and serve chilled.
Servings: 8 slices
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