Description
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of rich, nutty brown butter, creamy cheesecake, and classic chocolate chip cookies. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making these bars the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these bars will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 large eggs (2 for cookie dough, 2 for cheesecake layer)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and browned butter. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in remaining eggs until creamy.
- Spread half of the cookie dough in the baking dish, pour cream cheese mixture on top, and dollop remaining cookie dough over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg