If cheesecake and snickerdoodles had a delicious dessert baby, this would be it! These Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust, a luscious cheesecake filling, and a golden cinnamon topping. They’re easy to slice, easy to serve, and completely impossible to resist.
📝 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 tube (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the cheesecake filling:
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix the sugar cookie dough with cinnamon. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
3️⃣ In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.
4️⃣ Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
5️⃣ In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
6️⃣ Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly golden.
7️⃣ Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
💡 Tips for Perfect Bars
- Want a thicker crust? Use 2 tubes of cookie dough!
- Make it even fancier with a caramel drizzle before serving.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and keep well chilled.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Combines the comfort of snickerdoodles with the creaminess of cheesecake
✔️ No water bath needed — just bake, chill, and enjoy
✔️ Perfect for holiday trays, potlucks, or a cozy night in
✔️ Easy, fun, and totally shareable (or not 👀)
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