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

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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