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Home » Recipes » So Good Cheesecake Cookie Bars

So Good Cheesecake Cookie Bars

November 16, 2017 Updated: July 19, 2019 By Julie Menghini 24 Comments

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These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.com

These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good! They’re quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss.

These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.comI don’t mind making a fussy dessert when I”m in the mood or have the time. Most of the time I want something that tastes like a fussy dessert that isn’t time-consuming like these So Good Cheesecake Cookie Bars.These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.comBeing a food blogger I’m always on the lookout for new recipes to try and share. I’ve found a few of my recipes in the recipe box my 91-year-old mother-in-law gave me a few years ago including this So Good Cheesecake Cookie Bars.

These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.comNot long ago one morning I was home by myself and in the mood to bake. I don’t mind making time-consuming recipes when I’m in the mood and have time but most of the time I want to make something that only tastes like it was fussy and time-consuming. I have a list of recipes that I want to try and this one was one of them.

These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.comThe recipe was actually listed as Cheesecake Cookies which sounded pretty incredible. Who doesn’t love cookies! As I read through the recipe it soon became evident that this recipe wasn’t for cookies at all but for cookie bars. That’s o.k. too. That way I can pick the size of my cookie!

These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.com

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These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss. | HostessAtHeart.com
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So Good Cheesecake Cookie Bars Recipe

These Cheesecake Cookie Bars are So Good.  They're quick and easy to make and taste like a fancy cheesecake without all of the fuss.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Servings 12 pieces
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter salted
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese 2-8oz pkgs
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cream butter with brown sugar in a small mixing bowl.  Add walnuts and flour; mix to make a crumb mixture.  Reserve 2 cups for topping.  Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.  Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Blend sugar with cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.  Add egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract.  Beat well.  Spread over baked crust.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over cream cheese layer.  Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Cool before cutting. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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Another good thing was that this recipe makes a full 9×13 pan. That’s a great size for me to take to family gatherings and the holidays. Some say this size of the pan makes 24 servings. I’m in charge of the knife I say!

Here are a couple more bar recipes that are always a hit.

Easy Hazelnut Cookie Bar Recipe

This ooey gooey Hazelnut Cookie Bar recipe is quick, easy, delicious and best of all semi-homemade. It's perfect for a crowd and easy to share. | HostessAtHeart.com

Easy Dark Chocolate Toffee Bar Brownies

Thick and gooey dark chocolate brownies with a layer of chocolate toffee candy bar running through the center. Nothing is missing in this quick and easy dessert | HostessAtHeart.com

 Decadent Derby Pie Brownie Bar Recipe

 

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Comments

  1. James Seaton says

    December 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Julie, these look fantastic (as do the other bars you link to in this post). If I get a chance to bake something before Christmas, I know where I’ll be looking for inspiration.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      December 17, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      Hi James so happy that you’ve stopped by! Hope all is going well in your world. Did you ever manage to make it across the vast lands of Nebraska? I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

      Reply
      • James Seaton says

        December 17, 2017 at 9:00 pm

        Julie,
        I am so sorry I never got back to you about that. The original plan was to drive across the country, but then we ended up flying instead. Things are going pretty well – it’s been a crazy few months, but things are getting back to normal. I’ll have a post up in the next month or so on my blog, and you’ll see how insane things have been for me. Really want to get back in the kitchen more soon, though. Anyways, Merry Christmas to you, too!

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          December 17, 2017 at 9:48 pm

          I’ll be looking for that post and catching up James! Thank you!

          Reply
  2. Melissa Griffiths says

    November 25, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I’m with you – I like making fancy stuff but so rarely have the time or motivation to actually do it. So quick, delicious desserts are right up my alley! These look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 26, 2017 at 10:40 am

      Thank you so much, Melissa!

      Reply
  3. cakespy says

    November 25, 2017 at 7:58 am

    These look soul-rousing and absolutely delightful. Bookmarked!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 25, 2017 at 9:24 am

      Thank you! They really are good and easy to make!

      Reply
  4. Betty Davies says

    November 19, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Such a great idea! That topping looks superb!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you so much, Betty! We really enjoyed this one and it was easy to make too!

      Reply
  5. Healthy World Cuisine says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    Could go for a half a sheet cake of this right now. Love the short ingredient list and looks like it could easily be converted to a low carb sugar dessert as well. Recipes handed down from family are the best!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you so much! They are so easy and I had to put them on my danger list!

      Reply
  6. Loretta says

    November 17, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Finally get to this delicious looking treat Julie. Love all the layers, I can only imagine what this must taste like. It wouldnt last at my house for more than a day.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you, Loretta! I really enjoyed these bars. They were so easy to make and ship off to Johns office so I didn’t devour the entire pan all by myself!

      Reply
  7. Tamara Andersen says

    November 17, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Me too! I rarely “pull out all the stops” with my desserts, but I do want them to taste like I did. These Cheesecake Cookie Bars Look like they’re worth the calories!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Tamara ❤️

      Reply
  8. Kristin says

    November 17, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    oooh! These look delicious!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you, Kristin!

      Reply
  9. Debbie Spivey says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:49 am

    I love that you have these delicious family recipes to share with all of us. These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Debbie! I love these easy peesy recipes too!

      Reply
  10. Sonal says

    November 16, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Absolutely loved it

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you, Sonal ❤️

      Reply
  11. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    November 16, 2017 at 11:42 am

    We’re so on the same page. I’ve had cheesecake bars on the brain lately and I haven’t found a recipe that calls to me. These are calling my name though! YUM!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      November 19, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      Thank you, Kelsie! I love having a quick and easy cheesecake recipe!

      Reply

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