Description
Indulge in the delightful Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, a heavenly dessert that marries the nutty flavor of brown butter with creamy cheesecake and classic chocolate chip cookies. Each bite is a blissful combination of textures and flavors that will impress at gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually stunning, these bars are sure to leave your friends and family craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. In a saucepan, brown the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden and nutty (5-7 minutes). Let it cool.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cooled brown butter. Mix well and add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously. Incorporate vanilla extract.
- 3. Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Add chocolate chips.
- 4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5. Spread half of the cookie dough into a greased baking dish (9×13 inches), pour cheesecake mixture on top, then dollop remaining cookie dough on top.
- 6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden brown but center is slightly gooey. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg