Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Bars, where the creamy richness of cheesecake meets the sweet, fruity flavor of strawberry cookies. These vibrant bars are perfect for celebrations, picnics, or simply enjoying with friends and family. With their stunning pink hue and unique taste, they are sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, these delightful treats will become a go-to dessert for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp strawberry extract
- 2 tsp pink food coloring
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 block cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and pink food coloring; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet mixture until combined.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and both extracts until smooth.
- Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan, then pour over the cheesecake layer evenly. Drop spoonfuls of remaining cookie dough on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg