Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate dessert experience, perfectly blending a rich, nutty cookie base with a creamy cheesecake layer. These delicious bars are studded with gooey chocolate chips, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, they are sure to impress everyone who takes a bite. Enjoy the warm aroma wafting from your oven as you create this delectable dessert that combines two classic favorites into one delightful bar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, brown the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cooled butter until combined. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate flour until just blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan. Layer with cheesecake mixture and dollop remaining cookie dough on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown around edges; cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg