Description
These Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars have a buttery snickerdoodle cookie crust, a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. They’re the perfect holiday dessert—easy to make and totally irresistible!
Ingredients
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For the Snickerdoodle Crust & Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Make the snickerdoodle dough – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla, then gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Press half the dough into the pan – Spread half of the snickerdoodle dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling – Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the snickerdoodle dough layer.
- Add the top layer – Gently drop small spoonfuls of the remaining snickerdoodle dough over the cheesecake layer and carefully spread it out.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar – In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the top.
- Bake – Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool & chill – Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Slice & serve – Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the cheesecake bars fully chill for the best texture.
- For an extra gooey center, slightly underbake them and let them set in the fridge.
- Swap cinnamon sugar for a drizzle of caramel for extra decadence!
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg