Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Soft cookie bars layered with creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries for the perfect dessert that is easy to make and ideal for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric mixer
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased or parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Press two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the sour cream. Spread evenly over the cookie base.
- Scatter the sliced strawberries evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the strawberries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individual bars for up to 3 months. Serve chilled or slightly warmed.