These easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are made with just five ingredients! This easy dessert recipe will satisfy all your cravings and is PERFECT for parties, bake sales, cookie trays and more! Love cheesecake? Make sure to check out our Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Muffins and Dutch Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars – the best!
Cheesecake Bars
Let’s go ahead and combine two of my favorites today: chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake. With the help of refrigerated cookie dough, you have an incredibly easy and delicious dessert in no time at all.
Because I’m all about options, please feel free to use your favorite homemade chocolate chip cookie dough in place of the refrigerated dough. This also allows you to add nuts or other add-ins should you desire.
So let’s talk about these cookie bars. I’m kind of in love with cookie bars in general. They are so much easier to make than actual cookies! No scooping and batch baking – everything happens at once. These bars do need to cool to allow the cheesecake layer to set up, but boy are they worth the wait!
What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Cheesecake Bars
Y’all know how much I love easy recipes. With just 5 ingredients, these easy cheesecake bars are definitely a winner in my book. The cheesecake layer is simple but oh-so creamy. For these cheesecake bars you will need the following:
- chocolate chip cookie dough – I used store bought but you can certainly use homemade chocolate chip cookie dough instead
- cream cheese – I used the full fat cream cheese for these easy cheesecake bars. You can however use reduced fat cream cheese if you prefer but not fat-free. It just won’t turn out right.
- granulated sugar – just enough to sweeten the cheesecake layer
- egg – to bind the cheesecake together
- vanilla extract – to add depth of flavor and give it a more homemade taste
How Do You Make a Cheesecake Bar?
There are lots of different ways to make cheesecake bars and I have some fabulous recipes on Mom On Timeout that you can check out if you’re looking for a different flavor:
- No Bake S’mores Cheesecake Bars
- Lemon Cheesecake Bars
- Dutch Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
- Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Bars
- Funfetti Oreo Cheesecake Bars
- Oatmeal Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
Instead of making cheesecake in a springform pan, cheesecake bars are made in 8-inch, 9-inch or 9×13 baking pans. This makes them easier to cut into bars.
Like traditional cheesecake recipes, cheesecake bars often feature some sort of crust. In these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, I’m using chocolate chip cookie dough as the crust. It makes the cheesecake bars easier to hold and handle.
I’m not sure there are two things in my life that I love more than chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake… Straight up awesome.
Tips for Making Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
- I made these cheesecake bars in a 9-inch square pan. You can use an 8-inch square pan if you want slightly thicker bars. Add 2 minutes to the baking time.
- Make sure to let these bars chill completely so they cut up cleanly. Clean your knife in between cuts as well.
- Use high quality refrigerated cookie dough for the best results.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick foil. Set aside.
- Spread a little more than half of the cookie dough onto the bottom of the baking dish and press down firmly creating an even layer.
- Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add in the sugar and beat until combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the top of the cookie dough base.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Barb says
The directions show the layer of cookies baked then the cheese mixture. However the directions don’t mention to bake them. It’s says to later and bake. Do you bake the layer first or not.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think you mean the video shows the first layer baked? Which it doesn’t. The directions are correct. It is only baked once.
Pamela says
My bottom cookies didnt bake? I dont know why.. I have it baked for 45 minutes already n they are still really gooey..doughy
Lucy says
Love your site!! I will be baking and cooking off of this site. Christmas will be that much better.
Amanda says
I’m using my own cookie dough so I’d like to know how thick should the dough be when pressed into the pan?
Thanks
Patricia Impens says
I’m am too
Justin says
Just make it thick enough to form a solid cover on the bottom of the baking dish/parchment paper. Doesn’t need to be super thick, but also isn’t going to be ruined if you make it a little too thick, just harder to cut through when you get ready to serve.
Reema says
There is no video ;(
niki says
Hi. These look yummy! I am making these for a party tomorrow. Can they be made a day ahead?
CAsey says
Do these need to be stored refrigerated?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes they do Casey! The cheesecake filling won’t hold up at room temperature. That being said, you can leave them out for an hour or two while serving. Enjoy!
Yolanda says
Oh Thank you that was my question. I am making these for tomorrow. So I need to refrigerate tonight.
Caitlin says
I had the same question! I’ll be putting them in the fridge soon then. I just cut a small corner… you know to test out cutting… ok just kidding, I couldn’t wait until tomorrow to try a bite!! They are delicious!! These will be a hit tomorrow with family.
Super Bheem says
Oh these look yummy!
Tara Griffin says
Do these need to be refrigerated afterwards?
Lauren says
Great looking cookies. Thanks !
Jordan Hansen says
These look amazing! I’m obsessed with cookies and love them in any form 🙂
Belle says
Just wondering if you put them in the fridge to cool or just on the counter? I’d like to make them for a work party…do they need to be kept in the fridge? Thanks!
Katherine says
Totally agree about the chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake thing. My two all time favorites. YUM.
Marlene says
I’ve been making these since 1979, when my wedding caterer Included these on the sweet table. They are always a hit with family and friends. Highly recommended!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s an oldie but a goodie Marlene! We love them too!
Jean says
Do these need to be refrigerated?
Loretta says
I wanna make a bigger batch how would that effect the cooking time?
Kelley says
I’m making a double batch right now and it has been in for 30 min… not anywhere near done yet… starting at 20 more min… we’ll see!!!
Beverly says
wow, I am drooling over here. These look amazing and I have all of the ingredients. I know what I am making tomorrow.
Hugs,
Bev
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome Beverly! Enjoy!
D, Treloar says
I was wondering how you came by this recipe?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh wow! This recipe has been around forEVER 🙂 Feel free to make it with homemade cookie dough instead of a store-bought. It’s just a short-cut that I like to use from time to time. Enjoy!