Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 6 minutes and let cool, keeping the oven on.
- Make the cookie dough by beating softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla together until smooth. Mix in flour and chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in the egg and vanilla. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.
- Form cookie dough into clumps, flatten slightly, and distribute over the cheesecake batter, ensuring to cover most of the surface.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top feels dry and the bars look set when shaken gently. Allow to cool completely on a rack.
- Lift the bars from the pan using the overhang, slice into pieces, and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
For added flavor, consider using different types of chocolate chips, such as dark or white chocolate.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.