Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars - Easy Recipes
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Cup Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars. A must-try for dessert lovers who enjoy easy recipes with rich, irresistible flavors.
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped peanut butter cups
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, both sugars, and peanut butter until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups.
- Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over cookie dough layer.
- Crumble remaining cookie dough over cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely before slicing.