Description
Experience the warm, comforting flavors of snickerdoodles combined with rich cheesecake in these easy-to-make Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until creamy and well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon for topping.
- Sprinkle this mixture generously over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing. Avoid overbaking; bars should be slightly jiggly when removed from oven for best texture. You can add chocolate chips or nuts to enhance flavor and texture.