Fantastic Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
- The perfect marriage of snickerdoodle cookies and creamy cheesecake in convenient bar form.
- With a buttery, cinnamon-spiced cookie base and velvety cream cheese layer.
- Finished with a signature cinnamon-sugar topping for that classic snickerdoodle flavor.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups snickerdoodle cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- For the Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until just set. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add sugar and beat until fluffy, 1-2 minutes more.
- Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each. Add vanilla, sour cream, flour, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour filling over pre-baked crust and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping. Brush top of cheesecake with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool in oven for 1 hour, then cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from pan using parchment overhang, slice into 16 bars with a hot knife, and serve.
Notes
- For clean slices, freeze bars for 20 minutes before cutting and wipe knife between cuts.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Bring to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 85
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