These Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and cinnamon sugar cookie flavors, making them an indulgent treat for any occasion.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:16 bars
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Spread half of the dough into the baking pan.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough in the pan.
Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls over the cream cheese layer.
Sprinkle cinnamon evenly on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden.
Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a sweeter dessert, you can add more sugar to the cream cheese mixture.
These bars can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference.