Description
Delicious dessert bars that combine the flavors of snickerdoodle cookies and creamy cheesecake, perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until combined.
- Spread half of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and spread over the cookie layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Mix cinnamon with a bit of sugar and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
Best served chilled or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg