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Combine cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies to make a great unique desert!
My husband had a birthday this week. A big one.
Last year he turned thirty and that was kind of huge. I mean, thirty, y’all. He’s clearly very old. Decrepit. Ancient, even.
Poor thing. I’m still safely in my twenties. For another six months or so, anyway.
This year, though, the birthday boy turned thirty-one, which means that when people say “How old is your husband?” I get to reply “In his thirties.”
“In his thirties” sounds so much older than just plain “Thirty,” am I right? It’s also just a little bit sexy, but don’t tell him I said that.
He’s gearing up for a big trip to Vegas with his two brothers to celebrate his oldness. I’d be jealous, but I’m too busy planning a trip to the Bahamas for my thirtieth. Getting old is actually not as horrible as I anticipated.
Well, except for the part where my hair has started going gray. That part is kind of a bummer.
Anyway, my husband is all weird and hateful about cake. He doesn’t like it. I know…I can’t believe I married him either. But, I did and since he’s cute I’ll keep him. I just have to get creative on his birthday. This year I combined his two favorites: chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake. Easy peasy.
Chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars are kind of like a cookie sandwich with a better filling
For the cookie layers, it’s no sweat. Basically just make normal chocolate chip cookie dough with your favorite chocolate chips. The “normal” chocolate chip is definitely the semi-sweet variety, but in our house we like the milk chocolate chips instead. Whichever you choose, these will be great!
The cheesecake center is also easy. The recipe has a homemade cheesecake center that takes just a couple minutes. This cheesecake filling is what becomes the creamy filling on these amazing cheesecake bars. The chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake together will make you throw away your Oreos as a subpar dessert.
These do take a while to cook, about 40 minutes. So partake in your favorite hobby while it’s baking, or watch your favorite show. Whatever you do, don’t do the dishes! You made this amazing dessert, let someone else do the dishes and earn their piece of chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars. Tell them “the internet said so”.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Ingredients
For the cookie layers:
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
To make the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, baking soda, and flour.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
To make the cheesecake layer:
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
To assemble:
- Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper. Press half of the cookie dough in the bottom of the baking sheet.
- Pour on the cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
- Place the remaining dough over the top of the cheesecake. It's easiest to take small handfuls of dough and press them out in your hand before placing them on the cheesecake layer. The cookie dough doesn't have to cover the cheesecake layer completely, but should come close.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool completely before serving and store in the refrigerator.
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recipe adapted from Heat Oven to 350
brandi says
holy moly. i always ALWAYS pick a cookie cake for my birthday instead of a regular cake. i may have my husband make these for me this year!
Cheryl says
The bars look great, but your husband is still a young pup if you ask me. Check back when the fifties roll around..lol
grace says
did someone say bahamas? man, i’d love to go there for my 30th birthday too–great idea. i’ll start planning now, and by planning, i don’t mean dieting, because that’s a ridiculous notion. with treats like this out there, i don’t stand a chance!
jules says
DANG…those look delicious
Joanne says
A trip to the Bahamas and/or Vegas sounds awesome! You guys still know how to party.
Plus, I hear gray is the new platinum blonde. So you’re super good to go.
I can’t really believe you married a man who doesn’t like cake…but the cheesecake cookie combo is a pretty awesome substitute.
Donna E says
These look and sound really good. I have a chocolate chip cookie bar that I make and love. This will be a nice change. Can’t wait to try them. Maybe for potluck after church this Sunday! TFS.
Sue says
Your photos are so crystal clear, I feel like I could just reach right in and grab one! I wish:)
Erin says
That is an awesome idea! I’m going to have to make these soon after we move!
Kristy @ Sweet Treats and More says
Oh yum, these are a must make! Beautiful pictures!
Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says
Happy birthday to your husband! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate turning so ancient! 🙂
Alli says
You are killing me with your last few posts … they all are insanity. I want to eat all of them. I am a cake lover but, I would take one or two or ten of these any day.
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says
Yummy! Pinning these delicious bars right now!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
seriously?
it’s not entirely necessary to make delicious looking things ALL THE TIME!
waistline growing.
Natalie says
YUM!! I’ve got something almost identical on my blog, too! It’s one of my most favorite bar desserts!
I turned 31 this summer. I think it was harder than 30 for those reasons of being “in my thirties.” Like I’m entrenched in the thirties now with no chance of escape. I’m OK with it, though. You get to roll your eyes with a sense of fake maturity and say, “well… she’s in her TWENTIES.” Twenties are the new teenage years… to people in their thirties. Ha.
Maria says
These have been on my “must make” list for awhile. I need to get to it!