Description
Creamy cheesecake layered with peanut butter cookie dough and sprinkled with mini chocolate chips—these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Easy to make, customizable, and always crowd-pleasing, this indulgent treat is a must-try for cookie and cheesecake lovers alike.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Layer:
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted coconut oil or butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Press half the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the remaining dough for topping.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cookie base.
- Crumble the reserved cookie dough over the cheesecake layer, leaving gaps for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with oat flour.
Sweetener Swap: Use coconut sugar or a sugar substitute for a refined sugar-free version.
Dairy-Free Alternative: Opt for dairy-free cream cheese and yogurt for a dairy-free dessert.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 220 kcal per bar
