Description
A delightful combination of soft sugar cookie dough and creamy cheesecake filling, topped with sprinkles for a fun and festive dessert.
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup sprinkles
- Pinch of salt
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the Cookie Base: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the eggs and beat until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another 30 seconds. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until fully combined. Add the sprinkles and mix until incorporated. Divide the dough: place ¾ of it into the bottom of the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Set the remaining ¼ aside.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Clean out the mixing bowl and use it to beat the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fully incorporated. Add the flour and mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie dough in the pan. Roll the remaining cookie dough into small balls and scatter them on top of the cheesecake layer (without touching each other). Sprinkle additional sprinkles over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–55 minutes, depending on your oven. The center should be set, and the edges slightly golden.
- Cool: Let the bars cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares (about 12 large or 24 small). Let the bars come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (small)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
